Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 1.75 x 0.51 tribal

Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 1.75 x 0.51 tribalTabriz 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

with one motif fitting perfectly with the others

bringing you and generations to come much pleasure

Turkmen rug

wefts can be either cotton or wool

which whilst luxurious

Due to the location of Mahallat

These all sit spectacularly well together

Border of palmette motifs and meandering vines

and outlines

The carpet is wool and is from the city of Tabriz

we must also consider the poetry of the inscription which is profound and provides the rug with a truly wonderful other layer of meaning

Ardabil rugs represent the very best of carpet design and are highly sort after by collector and proud homeowner alike