Tabriz Kourk Wool Rug - 2.50x2.50 Turkaman

Tabriz Kourk Wool Rug - 2.50x2.50 TurkamanA magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz. It is round in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then becomes ecliptic. The colours of the medallion appear also in the main and inner and out guard borders. Tabriz 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

Typically colours are red

Karz rugs have long been coveted by lovers of tribal rugs

the most common motif

The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet

and from all-over patterns to very fine floral designs

the main craft in Nain was the weaving of costly woollen cloth

It is a magnificent rug and would be a worthy addition to any collection

floral motifs

in the center there is a large right-angled medallion with large marked corner sections

Chobi rugs were a response to the North American fashion taste that intended to modify the boldness of the traditional rugs in order to give a muted and antique look of natural wood color that was desired by modern fashion industry

which sits on the high plateau of central Northwestern Iran

Kashans have come to be classified among the finest Persian carpets