Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 4.10 x 1.22 GabehTabriz 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
mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks
The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with decorations of stylized plants and flowers
Bijar rugs are incredibly heavy and stiff weaves and are virtually indestructible
This beautiful wool carpet is a village rug from Tabriz It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other
the fact that there is no beginning or end
The borders and tendrils are very much of the same colour and hues
Should you choose to purchase it
but also are extremely reliable and durable
Today Araak continues to produce semi-tribal or “village” rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago
The marvelous floral motifs are carefully woven into the design
beautiful combination of colours including dark blue
The rug has a central medallion and open field pattern
