Persian Tabriz Rug - 1.58 x 0.97 ConnoisseurTabriz 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
As beautiful as it is today
This carpet is very beautiful
Afshar The Afhar are tent-dwellers
or perhaps even to the whole village community
A delightful small Qum silk carpet containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring
providing a wonderful frame to look at the spectacular field
It is for this reason that most Zanjan rugs are small in size
also at times rich striking colours and scenes from daily life
The rugs have a medallion or allover pattern surrounded by simple motif elements in the background
This carpet gives the viewer so much beauty presented in various ways
In contrast to other Shiraz carpets these are harder wearing
A kilim is a flat hand-woven carpet traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire
