Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 1.96 x 1.50 Balouchi

Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 1.96 x 1.50 BalouchiTabriz 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

It is oval in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then has satellites orbiting around it

This carpet may hold its place comfortably with the very best produced in that region and may be purchased withe our highest recommendation

Moud carpets are similar to those woven in other Khorasan cities such as Azghand

The field contains motifs representing nature and in particular spring

yet fun and exciting

The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet

or Isfahan

but the traditional and most typical is that of the octagonal elephant's foot (Bukhara) print

while the guard borders display a stunning combination of reds

because the leaves have a clear fish shape

Having said that

They are traded as Khorasan carpets in the Western market