Persian Tabriz Superfine Kourk Wool Rug - 3.08 x 0.82 Gabeh

Persian Tabriz Superfine Kourk Wool Rug - 3.08 x 0.82 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

This gives the carpet great presence

The outer borders are charming and their style and colour are in complete harmony with the rest of the carpet

This is a magnificent central medallion carpet made out of silk form the city of Qum

and gold are used for the medallion

A beautiful Persian tribal work of art

This is a magnificent carpet from the city of Tabriz

In general

also at times rich striking colours and scenes from daily life

It is from the city of Gorawan and is made from wool

The patterns are predominantly geometric and the most common layouts on Ardabil rugs are medallions

This energetic carpet is pictorial in design and made of kourk wool

The weavers also produce other trappings of the nomadic lifestyle