Rug | |
Size | 7 Ft. Round |
Shipping | Wool & Silk |
Condition | Persian |
History of Tabriz rugs.
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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.
The art of Tabriz carpet was in its zenith in the 12th-16th centuries. About 200 Tabriz school masterpieces of the classical or "golden" period of the 14th century are characterized by a harmonic merge of the arts of miniature paintings and weaving, by a high level of craftsmanship demonstrated by artists and carpet weavers.