Persian Ardabil Rug - 3.01 x 2.06 Connoisseur

Persian Ardabil Rug - 3.01 x 2.06 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

about 100 km south of Tehran

still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th century

Designed by Master Danishpoor

For the Qum designers have adapted or created designs in a style which are distinctively their own whilst being inspired by designs from other areas

which unfold on a blue background

which have a very good reputation

2 smaller) which may be representative of a flame or the universe

Soumak (also spelled Soumakh

There are various shaped motifs that all sit in harmony with each other

Whist the patterns of the Hamadan rugs are highly varying

because the leaves have a clear fish shape

whose signature appears on it