Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 2.00 x 0.66 TurkamanTabriz 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
carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz-style vegetation came into vogue
Despite this
there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty
fewer carpets with central medallions as in the Isfahan carpets
Village rugs are higher in quality than tribal pieces
Sirjan rug Sirjan rugs originate from Sirjan
The colours and shapes are magnificent
3 The Faeghi family are the name you can trust
The success of the Kerman carpets is mainly due to the skill of the pattern designers
A magnificent central medallion carpet that has around the medallion a beautiful soft pastel blue coloured base field that together create the illusion of a human-eye
This carpet is breath taking in its beauty and charm
Kaomeyn is a city in Markazi province
