Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 2.94 x 2.38 Tribal

Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 2.94 x 2.38 TribalTabriz 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

This is an all over pattern carpet with the prominent feature being the repetition in the filed of large boteh motifs

comprising of soft gentle depictions of flowers and animals

It is made form silk and comes from the silk of Qum

Wherever you look

The colours are an amazing assortment of colours

This remarkable overall pattern carpet has a striking botch shapes in the field  The overall impact of this carpet is to create an impression of peace

It is made form wool and comes form the city of Tabriz

The knot style used on Birjand rugs is the Persian asymmetrical knot

together with balance and beauty

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'

It is considered one of the oldest weaving villages in Hamadan

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