Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 1.59 x 0.98 Extra Large

Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 1.59 x 0.98 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

yellow and ivory

Very fine well-knotted carpets are still being made in Isfahan today

most of the elements in the pattern of the rugs have a history and has been woven in carpets for thousands of years

Designed by Master Danishpoor

and are very suitable for hallways and dining-rooms

Saveh rugs are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century

Border of palmette motifs and meandering vines

who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan - are among the most robust of all Persian carpets

its overall shape suggests a star or perhaps even the sun

This would be a prize for anyone to own

bordered by floral sprays

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