Persian Ardabil Rug - 2.85 x 2.00 AT-TY-71 tribal

Persian Ardabil Rug - 2.85 x 2.00 AT-TY-71 tribalArdabil rugs originate from Ardabil located in the province of Ardabil Province in north western Iran, 639 kilometres from Tehran. Ardabil has a long and illustrious history of Persian carpet weaving. The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place. The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots. Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil. One of

The carpet is made form kork wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

and became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries

This is a classic shaped silk foundation carpet from Isfahan

in the province of Azerbaijan

same colour as guard borders

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of the colour green

For it is at this spiritual level that the aches and torments of our hearts can find true solace

The colours are wonderful and sit in harmony

Some modern weavers have begun to favour bold geometric patterns over the traditional Mahi (Herati) design

showing the depths of the universe

Lilihan carpets are coarsely

depending on the particular styles of area rugs that they are weaving