Persian Tabriz Superfine Rug - 3.91 x 2.83 tribalTabriz 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
This carpet has a central medallion with a field rich in floral elements whose curves and colours are skilfully combined
It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs
Shahreza is well known for its exquisite tightly knotted Persian carpets woven using the asymmetrical Persian knot
It was hand made from persons whose understanding of the temporary nature of life and beauty was possible and enhanced by their awareness of heaven and the eternal that awaits us after death
browns and red
This type of carpet is often found in the entrance area or passageways of Iranian houses
This carpet has a star of universe all over patten design with delightful orange dominant guard border and a lighter centre with motifs on a yellow field
Symbols were often believed to protect the owner from misfortunes or to bring to the mind of the owner images that would bring happiness or good fortune to him or her
which distinguishes them from those of other areas
It has an overall pattern and the parchment base appearing as the filed of the centre shape appears also in the tendrils creating much elegance style and continuity
At the heart is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross
arabesque and palmette styles on light grounds were the favourite approach
