Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 3.05 x 2.10 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
The symbolism of the tree of life is most profound in Persian carpets and is a visible and delightful reminder to the viewer of truth and understanding being a direct path to heaven
both in area and population
These people followed a semi-nomadic lifestyle
” The small rug is made by hand from Isfahan and is delightful
These rugs last and can be passed down from generation to generation
Border of palmettes and leaf forms
The designs are geometric
This magnificent central medallion carpet is almost a square in shape
The colours of the medallion appear also in the main and inner and out guard borders
is the diamond-shaped lozenge by itself in the centre of the carpet or repeated along the length twice or three times according to the size
Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad
It is made of silk and is from the city of Qum
