Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 3.30 x 1.10 Gabeh

Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 3.30 x 1.10 GabehTabriz 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

Sometimes such images may represent historical monuments

or three pendant-shaped medallions on an Open Field

This is a truly inspired work of art that presents us with a central medallion appearing in an oval shaped carpet

are often found on the carpets

Apart from the village rugs

Perth and Darwin

Isfahan is a city in central Iran that is of great importance in Persian history and was one of the world's most famous art centres

There is a great deal of beauty to this carpet and it suggests the beauty of spring centred on the concepts of youth

The majority are small

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Mashehad Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan

all contained within an  outer guard border

rebirth and curvilinear in shape