Tabriz Kourk Wool Rug - 1.53x1.53 classic

Tabriz Kourk Wool Rug - 1.53x1.53 classicThis delightful carpet is made form wool and comes form the city of Tabriz. The gentle hues and tones of colour provide uniformity throughout the carpet. Despite its complexity of design, the carpet is very restful and balanced. It has a small central medallion which expands out and is in proportion to the other motifs of this carpet. Tabriz is situated in north western Iran, in the province of Azerbaijan, and is the capital of a very important carpet

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow colours appear in many places creating much elegance style and continuity

the favourite wife of the famous Caliph Haroun-al-Rasheed

The construction of Bijar rugs is superior to most other weaves and the rugs are incredibly heavy

The import of textiles from the west lead to the decline of this craft

orange and deep blue

dark blue or even green backgrounds

Because they are relatively new arrivals to the art of carpet design and weaving

It has a small central medallion which expands out and is in proportion to the other motifs of this carpet

Patterns are usually floral or garden inspired

The knotting is very fine and the warp and weft are made of cotton or silk

often rendered in strong indigo blues

The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Tabriz