Persian Isfahan Silk Found Rug - 2.25x1.50 tabriz

Persian Isfahan Silk Found Rug - 2.25x1.50 tabrizThis is a magnificent silk foundation carpet from the city of Isfahan. It has lovely red colour in its centre and also along its main guard and outer guard borders. There are many floral motifs that remind us of spring and the repetition of life with hope and rebirth. Isfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 1629), and had the most beautiful palaces, mosques and libraries. Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished

This is a handmade rug from the city of Isfahan constructed on a silk foundation

but they sometimes illustrate landscape features or historical stories

The rest of the carpet is flooded with flowers

northeast of Tabriz

This beautiful wool carpet was made in the city of Tabriz  It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other

This central medallion shape carpet has a lovely range of colours that compliment each other

offering them authentic works of art to enliven and enrich their homes

the area rugs have a Kurdish influence as well as a Turkish influence

It is made from wool and comes form the city of Heriz

It has the peculiarity of not having produced carpets until the early 1930s

Add this carpet to your collection and make sure to appreciate its beauty in the setting of your choice

This fact is even more surprisingly as the city was considered for centuries to be one of the most important centres of Persian culture and artistic creation