Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 1.44x1.46 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
Its rugs are not merely copies of those of other centres
and the colour Scheme for both background and decoration is normally
following imports of post Mughal Empire
This magnificent Isfahan rug is largely composed of silk base with wool
The colours and design are remarkably beautiful
making them ideal for high-traffic areas
All of this is nicely contained by a beautiful outer guard border
The colours and motifs are gentle shades and tones that also suggest peace and balance
Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan
Afshar Carpets The Afshar are tent-dwellers
This carpet has great balance and beauty
It is very densely knotted and will last a long time
