Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 0.65 x 0.50 BalouchiTabriz 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 is a magnificent central rosette pattern carpet
Until the beginning of this century
The symbolism in this rug is profound
who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan – are among the most robust of all Persian carpets
The first looms were established in the 1930s at the instigation of a group of Kashan merchants
This carpet has a complicated and very beautiful central medallion that has lovely colours and motifs
Featuring superb double central motifs and magnificent floral designs
or perhaps even to the whole village community
A magnificent central medallion carpet that has around the medallion a beautiful yellow coloured base field that together create the illusion of a human-eye
the quality of the carpets is at the very highest end and represent the work of the most skilled craftsman
Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan
and homeowners seeking a statement piece that blends beauty with heritage
