Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 3.35x2.97 Square

Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 3.35x2.97 SquareThis beautiful wool carpet was made in the city of Tabriz. It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other. It is a central medallion carpet with an explosion of floral motifs 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

This carpet may hold its place comfortably with the very best produced in that region and may be purchased withe our highest recommendation

the big bang

It is very finely knotted with clear delicate motifs

the most common motif

It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs

It has the most heartfelt and endearing motifs including the clear depictions of camels in a field with colours and tones that also bring to mind the beauty of golden sands and desert landscapes

Most of the rugs woven in and around Kars use designs similar to the Caucasian weaving centre of Kazak

ivory and white

The result is an extremely tightly woven

Their geometric designs are actually symbols that combine in myriad ways to profound effect

Local artisans use Persian knots which offer greater precision

practical weaving techniques that reflect everyday rural use