Tabriz Mahi Rug - 3.90x0.80 Tribal

Tabriz Mahi Rug - 3.90x0.80 TribalTabriz is situated in north western Iran, in the province of Azerbaijan, and is the capital of a very important carpet weaving region. The Tabriz carpets are of very good quality, finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool. The higher knot count examples of Tabriz rugs are often woven on silk warp and weft base. There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life, Hunting scenes, Pictorial rugs, traditional

The colour whilst being warm and natural are also tasteful and luxurious

and became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries

the most common motif

fewer carpets with central medallions as in the Isfahan carpets

The quality of the workmanship is very high

It is signed By Master Madahi of Tabriz

It is reputed to produce some of the highest quality area rugs in eastern Iran in addition to being a collection point for Baluch tribal area rugs

The Persian carpet workshops ceased production in circa 1722 after the Afghan invasion

diamonds and crosses as well as representations of animals

They are characterised by thin

This carpet is of the finest quality and is a Quchan Carpet

Sometimes Gabehs are coarse reworkings of carpet designs from elsewhere in Iran