Persian Tabriz Superfine Rug - 2.52x2.02 Tribal

Persian Tabriz Superfine Rug - 2.52x2.02 TribalThis magnificent carpet is an amazing balance of reds, tan, bronze and teals. It is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz. It contains in its centre a large motif which is shaped like the human eye. It is stunning. 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

burnt orange and shades of brown make this carpet quite spellbinding

Large carpets are mainly made by fairly rough yarn on cotton warp with a rustic design

Although not the equal of the legendary Isfahan area rug

The rest of the carpet also has an amazing range of flowers and motifs

The construction of Bijar rugs is superior to most other weaves and the rugs are incredibly heavy

In Azerbaijan North west of Iran there is the province of Heriz

Very finely knotted rugs and carpets in complex Persian medallion

Hamedan (Hamadan) Persian rugs come from western Iran and are among the most widely produced traditional village rugs in the country

More often than not such imagery would appear in a wider context of religious imagery such as the tree of life or the garden of paradise

They all sit together restfully

Wonderful colours of red

A magnificent overall pattern carpet