Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 3.09 x 3.00 Extra Large

Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 3.09 x 3.00 Extra LargeTabriz 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 carpet is made form kork wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

rust tones

Several years ago a company named Rugman invested a significant amount of money to create workshops in the region to weave chobi rugs

Although Zanjan has a strong Turkish influence

The central medallion is an elongated circle in shape and is a combination of lighter olive and reds

The carpet has a delightful blend of colours and motif that rest perfectly with each other

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or “village” rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago

Common patterns include medallions

A most unique and spell binding carpet

It is highly collectable

They are like Nain rugs but more rustic

This is a truly beautiful silk carpet form the city of Tabriz