Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 2.51 x 0.85 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
At the heart of the cross is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross
and ivory backgrounds using both natural and synthetic dyes
Taoist and Buddhist influences can also be seen
The outer guard border is a softer combination of colours
They are hard wearing and generally of good quality
They include dense all over patterns
This extraordinary carpet is a very rare and beautiful woven silk inlay carpet
It is at this level of understanding that this carpet's beauty may be truly appreciated
This fact is even more surprisingly as the city was considered for centuries to be one of the most important centres of Persian culture and artistic creation
This carpet has great balance and beauty
or Soumac) is a tapestry technique of weaving sturdy
It has a central medallion shape and the solid crimson base colour of the field creates much elegance style and continuity
