Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 2.97 x 1.98 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 rug looks spectacular in traditional or modern settings
with two differently sized lamp motifs surrounding the design
The colours are wonderful shades of pinks and muted reds
The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact
but they are also any other number of shapes and motives in vases and every now and then as a bunch
Interestingly enough
the area rugs have a Kurdish influence as well as a Turkish influence
Skilled artisans may use either the Turkish or Persian knot
particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the stadium shape of the border of the main field
There are many floral motifs that remind us of spring and the repetition of life with hope and rebirth
whose signature appears on it
The high knot density antique carpets in which Isfahan excelled continued to be woven in the late 19th and 20th centuries
