Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 3.58 x 0.82 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
Unlike more refined city rugs such as Tabriz or Kashan
fewer carpets with central medallions as in the Isfahan carpets
The design of the central medallion resembles that of the interior side of the dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight
SKU: S1 750-xxxx
Apart from the village rugs
creating much elegance style and continuity
This extraordinary carpet is a very rare and beautiful woven silk inlay carpet
and we have only ever a small glimpse of that
The most famous workshop in Isfahan is Seirafian
The carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum
There is a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets
