Persian Ardabil Rug - 2.80 x 2.00 AT-TY-65 ConnoisseurArdabil 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
Silk foundation carpet weaved by a master craftsman who signed his name
It has a central floral motif with vines and flower motifs contained in the field bordered by magnificent border containing also floral motifs and colours reflecting the central medallion
narrow format described in the West as runners
The field contains motifs representing nature and in particular spring
The colours of the central medallion appear in the outer guard borders and are a delightful contrast to the orange parchment yellows that occur in its field
This piece has a delightful patina and has a 'softness' to it that suggest that it has
Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz
and there are 240 to 550 knots to each square inch in a silk one
It has a central medallion shape and the yellow gold base colours of the field are repeated in the main guard borders
The carpet is made from silk and is signed by master designer Mosavy
It is an overall pattern carpet with an explosion of motifs everywhere
Their geometric designs are actually symbols that combine in myriad ways to profound effect
