Tabriz Rug - 2.00x0.83 Turkaman

Tabriz Rug - 2.00x0.83 TurkamanThis magnificent short runner carpet is an amazing balance of salmon, turquoise grey and blues. it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz. It has a central medallion shape and the parchment base colour of the field are repeated in the main guard borders, creating much elegance style and continuity. 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

about 100 km south of Tehran

but they sometimes illustrate landscape features or historical stories

and many of the carpets have backgrounds decorated with an interlaced pattern of flowers and branches

Kashan was a major centre in the garment trade

wefts can be either cotton or wool

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

Karz oriental rugs are woven in the city of Kars

traditional Medallion rugs

weeping willows and cypresses

These are used as blankets and known as Gabeh patuee

Running Water and many other symbols appear in these rugs

tan and blue