Persian Ardebil Rug - 3.07x2.06 Connoisseur

Persian Ardebil Rug - 3.07x2.06 ConnoisseurArdabil rugs originate from Ardabil located in the province of Ardabil Province in north western Iran, 639 kilometres from Tehran. Ardabil has a long and illustrious history of Persian carpet weaving. The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place. The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots. Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil. One of

The repetition of the various colours and the beautiful red flowers add the sense of seasons of spring in particular and the concept of eternity of which we  ever get a small glimpse of that

and alongside these are a series of very rich colours that give these carpets a unique appearance

The Kashan district is possibly one of the best producers of Persian carpets

They were soon to gain a place among the quality carpet producers of Iran

with one central medallion and smaller

It has a central medallion and magnificent broad main guard border

and durability

The Persian carpet workshops ceased production in circa 1722 after the Afghan invasion

Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality

which sits on the high plateau of central Northwestern Iran

They appear also on motifs in the main guard border

Another popular motif is the Four Seasons which describes the life of the Persian farmer during spring