The city of tabriz in northwest iran persia was the earliest capital of the safavid dynasty and it can claim to have been a center of carpet production longer than any other city in iran.
Tabriz carpet iran.
The quality of the tabriz rugs varies and ranges from relatively coarse to very fine and outstanding works of art.
According to local media 70 different dyes were used for the 600 square meter carpet which weighs three tons.
The ruler at that time shah abbas the great encouraged artisans in the art.
The carpets are hardwearing as they are made using only high quality wool and they come in various colors.
The term raj in connection with the name of tabriz carpets refers to the number of knots in a 70 mm span range.
Tabriz these beautiful authentic persian tabriz carpets are hand knotted in studios in iran.
Persian tabriz rugs with their beautiful colours and patterns give each home an oriental atmosphere.
Ancient palaces and ruins are often seen on the carpets.
First we had activity just in iran but now we decided to introduce and present our products iran handmade carpets and tapestries to all people in each country by.
Iran s president hassan rouhani introduced the world s largest handwoven carpet thursday at the opening of the tabriz international carpet fair.
With their varying patterns these oriental carpets give your home a cosy feeling.
On the corners it is sometimes possible to see the four great persian poets.
Iran tabriz carpet has started it s work since 1998 by the management of mr ayyoub pezeshki.
We are talking about tabriz a city 600km west of the capital tehran which is the provincial capital and home to the asari the largest minority in the country.
It is one of the oldest rug weaving centers and makes a huge diversity of types of carpets.
Consequently it is not surprising that the carpets woven there have been able to preserve the highest technical standards and the most varied repertoire.
Creativity flourished in this northwestern region during the period between 1587 and1629.
Sadi hafez ferdowsi and omar khayam.
In one of the country s largest cities you will find an equally extensive carpet production with qualities ranging from simple to luxurious.