Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 1.47 x 0.94 Gabeh

Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 1.47 x 0.94 GabehTabriz 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

A magnificent central medallion carpet that has around the medallion a beautiful dark coloured base field

The colours are muted and delightful

following imports of post Mughal Empire

Chobi was developed in Lahore and Weaving centres were set up in border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan where they were mostly produced for the North American market

A hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiary rug with triple hooked medallions set within a red-toned field of stylized trial floral patterns

craftsmanship

Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection

and Eastern Turkey

This carpet showcases a central medallion in the shape of the human eye

An extremely beautiful prayer rug

The Azerbaijani rug is a handmade textile of various sizes

red guard borders