Persian Tabriz Superfine Rug - 3.90 x 2.77 Connoisseur

Persian Tabriz Superfine Rug - 3.90 x 2.77 ConnoisseurTabriz 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

Reds tend to be a burgundy colour rather than brick red as in Kazaks

comprising of soft gentle depictions of flowers and animals

Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums all over the world

It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs

Each of the designs is meaningful

It is rectangular in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a lozenge shape and then becomes larger

In Azerbaijan North west of Iran there is the province of Heriz

known for its strength

bordered by rosettes and vine leaves

It is decorated with leaf

The rug has a central medallion and open field pattern

Peter Faeghi has shared this lineage with thousands of Australians