Persian Tabriz Rug - 3.00 x 2.00 AT-TY-48 BalouchiTabriz 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
This is a truly beautiful wool carpet form the city of Tabriz
This stunning handmade carpet comes from the city of qum and is made of silk
It is round in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then becomes ecliptic
000 carpet looms weaving magnificent area rugs reputed to be the finest produced in eastern Iran
Most of the ones traded are sold in the Shiraz bazaar
Border of flower heads and leaf forms
Another influential design features a decorated field with lattice designs and floral ornaments
The dominant feature of the design in this area is the absolute lack of curves
finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool
but at the centre of everything we see a floral motif
dark blue or even green backgrounds
The carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum