Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 2.94 x 0.84 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
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who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan – are among the most robust of all Persian carpets
This geometric shape carpet has a lovely range of colours that compliment each other
Afshar The Afhar are tent-dwellers
Carpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present-day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century
decorative fabrics used for rugs
Rug weaving started in Turkey since 13th century with the arrival of the Seljuks
and when seen in that context its beauty is jaw dropping
The corner spandrels harmonize with the medallion
There is much beauty and activity depicted in this amazing carpet
rebirth and curvilinear in shape
and cinnamon accentuate the flowers and other design elements
