Persian Ardebil Rug - 2.96 x 0.74 Turkaman

Persian Ardebil Rug - 2.96 x 0.74 TurkamanArdabil 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

the colour and motifs of this carpet are wonderful

The rugs are tightly woven with a low-cut pile

Malayers have semigeometric designs in an all-over or medallion style

Ardekan rugs woven in the larger cities are of the highest standards

The city of Kashmar is to the north and the cities of Birjand and Ferdows to the east

Hamedan (Hamadan) Persian rugs come from western Iran and are among the most widely produced traditional village rugs in the country

and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red

they can be extremely varied in design

the quality of the carpets is at the very highest end and represent the work of the most skilled craftsman

resulting in a carpet with great lustre

There is an abundance of flowers thorough the carpet  with a large arrangement at its very centre

yet balance is maintained brilliantly