Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 2.95x2.13 classic

Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 2.95x2.13 classicThis carpet is from the city of Tabriz and is handmade. It is a lovely central medallion carpet that radiates out to become more pastels and then burnt orange, red and tan in each of the four sectors of the field of the carpet. The outer guard border is a softer combination of colours. Tabriz 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

The antique rugs are determined by patterns of porcelain painting or silk weaving

The border is normally composed of three bands

A magnificent three central medallions runner carpet that has a beautiful lattice pattern

they are also made in a wide variety of designs

and outlines

The city of Qum is considered by some to be the second most holy city of the Scythians after Meshed

Qum is one of the most important centers for producing silk

Soft wool is used for the pile and is of a loose pile

This a most collectable example of a high quality Isfahan carpet that is excellent in the sense of both the materials used and the standard of workmanship

This area includes many famous names of Persian carpets

They are highly valued for their resilience

The most prominent feature of this rug is the plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring