Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 3.52x0.81 tabriz

Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 3.52x0.81 tabrizThis magnificent short runner carpet is an amazing balance of salmon, parchment, grey and blues. it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz. It has 3 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

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of shades and tones of the colours green and blue/grey

the Persian word for fish

Malayer is known to weave the finest rustic rugs and runners in the province

measuring 34' x 17'

The  motif appears throughout the filed and contrasts perfectly with the rest of the carpet

just southwest of Mashad

particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the stadium shape of the border of the main field

Kashmar is the home to many master weavers who use Persian knots to create their fine works of art

Persian carpet production was very minor until the 20th century

For every horizontal line of knots there are four to five weft cords

It is by one of Persia's master weavers

while border Herati are found