Persian Ardakan Rug - 3.65 x 2.40 AT-TY-20 tribalArdakan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th
Tabass rugs and carpets are characterized by curvilinear patterns similar to Nain
The designs are similar to Qashqai or other tribal rugs
The main guard border is magnificent and strong
When the end of the field is reached there is a sense that the patterns may continue beyond the borders of the rug
In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight
There is a huge variety of different designs: geometrical motifs
Wheels of Life
finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool
do so in an attempt to follow a tradition of textile art that has been part of their culture for thousands of years
Qum rugs are relatively easy to identify
Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan
The patterns are predominantly geometric and the most common layouts on Ardabil rugs are medallions
