Persian Tabriz Rug - 4.01x3.11 Extra Large

Persian Tabriz Rug - 4.01x3.11 Extra LargeTabriz 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

giving unity to this carpet

The outer guard border is a softer combination of colours

It is rectangular in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a lozenge shape and then becomes larger

The motifs on these carpets normally consists of a hexagon surrounded by white primitve lines and sometimes even a scarab in the middle

Magnificent carpet from the city of Tabriz

colour and thickness

unity and loyalty”

with the borders that also containing such motifs

Afshar carpets are valued world-wide as quality tribal rugs and are highly sought after

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Heriz

The beautiful  floral pattern appearing often on a red field with magnificent guard borders

In contrast to other Shiraz carpets these are harder wearing