Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 1.48 x 1.08 GabehTabriz is situated in north western Iran, in the province of Azerbaijan, and is the capital of a very important carpet weaving region. The town is over 1000 years old and even centuries ago it was famous as a cultural centre. The Tabriz carpets are of very good quality, finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool. There are old carpets in private homes, used for years, which are still in excellent condition, and the colours have kept their
The carpet looks beautiful
Qum silk rugs represents the pinnacle possible by way of combination of brilliant design
There are different kinds of Afghan carpets
As early as the 16th century valuable carpets were woven there for court use
and the Nain craftsmen switched to carpet making
It is rectangular in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a lozenge shape and then becomes larger
The tree of life depiction appears comfortably framed by a Marrab (gateway to paradise) frame that emphasises the deeply spiritual significance of the carpet
At the end of the 20th century
or palm leaves
reminding us of the beauty of Spring
There is a great deal of beauty to this carpet and it suggests the beauty of spring centred on the concepts of youth
being the centre of a yellow/straw base coloured field that is curvilinear in shape and containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring
