Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 4.14x0.87 Connoisseur

Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 4.14x0.87 ConnoisseurThis carpet is long runner and huge in quality. It will bring into any room a reminder of the beauty of spring. It has four central medallions with flowers and vines everywhere. Tabriz 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

At the beginning of the century

the most common designs are those with a central medallion

Hook and S motifs

Weaving often represents the only source of income for the family

Apart from the village rugs

This would be a prize for anyone to own

more formal Persian carpets

The medallion is clearly mostly of floral motifs

resulting in a carpet with great lustre

dark blue or even green backgrounds

Patterns are usually floral or garden inspired

The weavers may also incorporate silk into the woollen pile in order to accentuate highlights in the pattern The carpets have a typical Tabriz design