Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 2.93 x 0.96 tabriz

Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 2.93 x 0.96 tabrizTabriz 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 rug is often referred to as a 'rug rug' because it will wear for centuries

It is made out of wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

The Iranian city of Isfahan has long been one of the centres for production of the famous Persian carpet

This is a central medallion Qum silk carpet

The quality is perhaps one of the highest among the tribal family of rugs

It is signed By Master Madahi of Tabriz

The rugs are mostly of medium sizes

Qum rugs are relatively easy to identify

The harmony and balance of this carpet is spell binding

A hard-wearing hand-woven tribal Bakhtiary runner with a pictorial garden design of stylized panels containing bold floral motifs & trees

The colours of the field and medallion are particularly well framed by the amazing border

A Sarouk rug is a type of Persian rug made in the Sarouk village of Iran