Persian Tabriz Super Fine Rug - 2.03 x 1.48 Connoisseur

Persian Tabriz Super Fine Rug - 2.03 x 1.48 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

the colours are relaxed

whose patterns are characteristic of Azerbaijan's many carpet-making regions

The robust carpets have a retilinear design

including oranges

It has a compartment pattern with no central focus point

They are however best known for their superb carpets in an array of eclectic designs

The city of Kashmar is to the north and the cities of Birjand and Ferdows to the east

in North Iran

and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'

This magnificent handmade carpet features a rich red base with an elegant central medallion and intricate floral motifs

then spread to other weaving centers

This delightful carpet has a repeat medallion pattern in its field