Persian Ardabil Rug - 2.80 x 2.00 AT-TY-60 tribal

Persian Ardabil Rug - 2.80 x 2.00 AT-TY-60 tribalArdabil rugs originate from Ardabil located in the province of Ardabil Province in north western Iran, 639 kilometres from Tehran. Ardabil has a long and illustrious history of Persian carpet weaving. The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place. The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots. Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil. One of

These  carpets are regarded as being among the most beautiful and the most exclusive Persian carpets available

weeping willows & floral shrubs bordered y a major guardstripe of trees and floral motifs

This medallion shape sits in a stadium shaped field that has a very soft blue base colour

639 kilometres from Tehran

An extra-wide hand-woven runner with tribal design of triple stylized angular medallions set within diamond-shaped fields & corner spandrels within an open red-toned field

Unlike more refined city rugs such as Tabriz or Kashan

and the designs are simple and geometric

It is signed By Master Madahi of Tabriz

The gentle hues and tones of colour provide uniformity throughout the carpet

Western carpet importers and department stores worked with Eastern producers to create new

The most coveted of these rugs are made by a Farahan

The manufacturing of carpets today is extensive and the quality varies from excellent handicrafts to simple and cheap bazaar qualities