Persian Ardabil Rug - 2.94 x 0.81 Connoisseur

Persian Ardabil Rug - 2.94 x 0.81 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

beautiful red base colour to field

They were soon to gain a place among the quality carpet producers of Iran

which provides much life and vitality to the carpet

A finely hand-knotted wide runner with a distinctive Abadeh design of triple anchored medallions set against "tree of life" motifs and peacocks

Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz

It is framed by floral patterns that are stylized

On the larger Kerman carpets there are animal designs or repeating patterns

A magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz

Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch

and we have only ever a small glimpse of that

A hand-woven tribal rug with a rare design of a stylized central medallion flanked by symmetrical bold palmettes & secondary palmette motifs within a red field

whilst in harmony is also alive