Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 2.44 x 1.65 tabrizTabriz 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
A striking feature of this beautiful silk rug is the central medallion that is round in shape
It is here on earth that we must consider the eternal
A silk carpet of rare beauty with obvious elegance
The field is separated from the main border by several smaller borders
The knot style used on Birjand rugs is the Persian asymmetrical knot
and is of the same colours as the spandrels and guard borders
Goltogh rug are made in Zanjan in the north western part of Iran
It is a hand made wool carpet that has the most charming and magical combination of colours
the tribal group Afshar migrated from their origins in Central Asia to settle in Iranian Azerbaijan
This is a delightful rug that has a curvilinear field which has a charming ivory base colour that then supports a complex and intricate combination of motifs with two lanterns balance each side of the length of the field bringing much beauty and harmony to this universe
The camel pattern used here is often used as a motif to augur wealth and happiness
Lilihan carpets are coarsely
