Persian Tabriz Superfine Rug - 2.10 x 1.50 TribalTabriz 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
Bokara or Bokhara rugs are named after the city where they were sold
a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue
There are some newer Tabass rugs and carpets with either red
Shirvan rugs are usually all wool
The decoration of Nain carpets is similar to that used for Isfahans
An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz
In more recent decades
Otherwise we miss the point and the mystical beauty of such art
Qum rugs are relatively easy to identify
This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of red and floral colours
It is a lovely central medallion carpet that radiates out to become more pastels and then burnt orange
