Persian Tabriz Rug - 1.60x1.04 Rug - Ah 312 Turkaman

Persian Tabriz Rug - 1.60x1.04 Rug - Ah 312 TurkamanTabriz 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

As beautiful as it is today

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

Floral border

Tabriz is situated in north-western Iran

Sirjan rugs originate from Sirjan

The warp and weft threads of the Shiraz carpets are either wool or goat’s hair

Sarouk was renowned for its carpet weaving industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

The older Sanandaj rugs are extremely valuable and durable

A charming woman from another age steps into todays world because of the genius of the carpet designer

Wonderful colours of red

Note the abundance of flowers on healthy vines

a rug can be considered a cultural item