Persian Tabriz Superfine Rug - 3.95 x 2.87 classicTabriz 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 rest of the carpet is flooded with flowers
which probably derives from the prayer niche in mosques
The carpet looks beautiful
A truly magnificent work of art
Long a staple of antique Turkish rugs are prized for their rich delicate palette and for the finesse and sureness of their drawing
resulting in a distinctive aesthetic that incorporates elements of several village and nomadic Persian rug styles
Soumak is a type of flat weave
It is amazingly beautiful
A magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz
Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality
The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with decorations of stylised plants and flowers
and it is situated on the edge of the desert uplands of central Iran
