Persian Tabriz Tabatabaei Rug - 2.70 x 1.80 Tribal

Persian Tabriz Tabatabaei Rug - 2.70 x 1.80 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

Until the beginning of this century

or as in this case animals such as camels

Pakistan rug Carpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present-day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century

Zanjan rugs originate from Zanjan

The tones are earthy but also romantic floral

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow gold base colours of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

Border of palmette motifs and meandering vines

but tightly flat woven

One of the carpets

which is bright and sumptuous

rebirth and curvilinear in shape

tans and greys