Persian Tabriz Rug - 1.27 x 0.87 SquareTabriz 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
Kashan was a major centre in the garment trade
Hand-knotted Persian carpets from the Iranian provenance Abadeh
A magnificent central medallion Qum silk carpet
The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used
Ardekan rugs woven in the larger cities are of the highest standards
making them ideal for high-traffic areas
The first thing one notices about this carpet is the pronounced band of crimson red comprising effectively the field of the carpet
and luxurious texture
This juxtaposition of concepts such as spring
While designs vary widely
Mahal rugs are produced in the town of Mahalat
Another popular motif is the Four Seasons which describes the life of the Persian farmer during spring
