Tabriz Mahi Rug - 3.90x0.80 TribalTabriz is situated in north western Iran, in the province of Azerbaijan, and is the capital of a very important carpet weaving region. The Tabriz carpets are of very good quality, finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool. The higher knot count examples of Tabriz rugs are often woven on silk warp and weft base. There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life, Hunting scenes, Pictorial rugs, traditional
The colour whilst being warm and natural are also tasteful and luxurious
and became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries
the most common motif
fewer carpets with central medallions as in the Isfahan carpets
The quality of the workmanship is very high
It is signed By Master Madahi of Tabriz
It is reputed to produce some of the highest quality area rugs in eastern Iran in addition to being a collection point for Baluch tribal area rugs
The Persian carpet workshops ceased production in circa 1722 after the Afghan invasion
diamonds and crosses as well as representations of animals
They are characterised by thin
This carpet is of the finest quality and is a Quchan Carpet
Sometimes Gabehs are coarse reworkings of carpet designs from elsewhere in Iran
