Rug | |
Size | 2'8" X 11'6" |
Material | New |
Shipping | Wool |
Condition | Persian |
History
of Tabriz rugs.
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general
category of Persian carpet from the city of Tabriz, one of the major cities of
Iran Islamic Republic, and the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province of
Iran. Majority of its population are Turkic speaking Azerbaijanis. It is one of
the oldest rug weaving centers and makes a huge diversity of types of carpets.
The range starts at Bazaar quality of 24 raj (Number of knots per length of
7 cm of the widths of the rug) and on up to the incredibly fine 110 raj.
Raj are the units of knot density (it shows the fitness of the rug which based
on the number of strings used for the foundation of the rug. Strings materials
are usually made of cotton or silk which is used for very fine rugs).
Tabriz has one of the most diverse displays of
designs from medallion, Herati/Mahi, to figural, pictorial, and even 3-d shaped
rugs.
The major producers in Tabriz today include:
Alabaf of Tabriz, Galibafi Nassadji Tabriz , and Miri Brothers.
Tabriz has been a large and worldwide famous
carpet making center in the Iran and the world. It played a significant role in
development the rich traditions of the decorative and applied arts.