Persian BotehMir Rug - 3.80x2.97 Rug - Ah 390 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
The centre is creation itself exposing outward in beauty and order with life and vitality everywhere
local artisans weave Sanandaj rugs using Turkish knots
Saveh rugs originate from Saveh
creating a sense of vibrance and life
door hangings and bags of various sizes
The patterns are mostly geometric
This remarkable overall pattern carpet has a striking botch shapes in the field The overall impact of this carpet is to create an impression of peace
These famous Bokhara designs have been copied over the years by weavers in Iran
It is an overall pattern carpet with an explosion of motifs everywhere
A magnificent silk carpet from the city of Isfahan
They all sit together restfully
we must also consider the poetry of the inscription which is profound and provides the rug with a truly wonderful other layer of meaning