Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 1.51x0.53 tabriz

Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 1.51x0.53 tabrizThis is a beautiful central medallion carpet that is a runner. Around the central medallion are two lanterns than move out its length. Flowers and motifs are everywhere. It i made of wool form the city of Tabriz. Tabriz 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 from Isfahan are in the highest category of carpets as far as being of high class when it comes to the composition of the patterns

small city located in the Province of Khorassan

Most of Pakistan's carpet weavers are from Lahore and Karachi

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

floral motifs

The dominant feature of the design in this area is the absolute lack of curves

and often have produced rugs superior to those from which they have drawn inspiration

located in northwestern Iran

Bakhtiari carpets are based on a cotton foundation warp with a wool weft usually taken from the herds of the producing tribe

with an excellent reputation world wide

together with balance and beauty

which help to emphasis the parchment colour  base of the main field