Persian Ardebil Rug - 2.93x2.10 Gabeh

Persian Ardebil Rug - 2.93x2.10 GabehArdabil 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

used for years

The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact

The history of this town is very dated and its commercialized rug weaving industry dates back to the 17th century

Most of the ones traded are sold in the Shiraz bazaar

In Persia the design is referred to as Boteh

A very beautiful silk carpet

Mazlaghan rugs and Mushkabad rugs

literally means “dear wife” or “dear woman” in Farsi

The main guard border has colours which appear again in the carpets central medallion

and Mina Khani lattice designs

Nain Nain is a small town in the province of Isfahan

A magnificent overall pattern carpet