Persian Tabriz Rug - 1.50 x 0.96 Turkaman

Persian Tabriz Rug - 1.50 x 0.96 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

The centre is creation itself exposing outward in beauty and order with life and vitality everywhere

or as in this case animals such as camels

bring rest and balance to the carpet

decorative fabrics used for rugs

handmade from silk

If you are looking to find a carpet to start a collection of the finest carpets

Border of rosettes

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

Great harmony of colours

and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”

like good wine

Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk