Persian Ardabil Rug - 3.08 x 0.72 Turkaman

Persian Ardabil Rug - 3.08 x 0.72 TurkamanArdabil rugs originate from Ardabil located in the province of Ardabil Province in north western Iran, 639 kilometres from Tehran. Ardabil has a long and illustrious history of Persian carpet weaving. The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place. The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots. Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil. One of

accompanied by lovely guard borders

a common symbol of paradise The Ardabil carpet in the Victoria and Albert museum in London has an inscription

Like any other city in the rug weaving industry

This ivory Kashan rug brings timeless Persian elegance into any space

Carpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present-day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century

The motifs are found in a cluster (all-over pattern)

They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations

most famous are the Yomut

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

are unique in their style and composition

Towards the end of the 18th century the workshops suffered a crisis

Silk highlights that add depth