Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 3.30x1.25 Square

Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 3.30x1.25 SquareThis carpet is very beautiful. It is made of wool and is a remarkably creative design. It is from the city of Tabriz It has an eye shape design central medallion resting on a calming field, it extends length way to form part of the delightful design. Tabriz 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

It comes from the city of Tabriz

Taoist and Buddhist influences can also be seen

Bijar Rug Bijar is a small Iranian town in the Kurdistan

The impression that one gets looking at the carpet is that the designer went to great lengths to insure he managed to fill the carpet with as many flowers as possible

fewer carpets with central medallions as in the Isfahan carpets

enabling the weavers to weave a highly compacted rug

located in western Iran

The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are rich red and dark blue

The most striking feature of this carpet are its proportions and shape which sit so well together

paisley motifs

The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots

Other carpets from India are sold under the names of Amritsar