Tabriz Mahi Rug - 3.18x0.82 Square

Tabriz Mahi Rug - 3.18x0.82 SquareTabriz 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

and from all-over patterns to very fine floral designs

The decoration of Nain carpets is similar to that used for Isfahans

It is a magnificent rug and would be a worthy addition to any collection

Among the better-known individual tribal carpets are those made by the Qashqai

though they are not as finely knotted

and kourk wool is used in the pile

ivory and white

Because each knot is made by hand

To meet the demand

The Tabriz carpets are of very good quality

Traditionally Gabeh’s were made for domestic use and not for the market

One of the carpets