A Good Sized Persian Tabriz Carpet

An Attractive Good Sized 20thc Persian Tabriz Carpet measuring 400 cm x 294 cm. The last picture is the back of the carpet.

Tabriz is situated in the northwest of Iran close to the Russian (Azerbaijan) and the Turkish border. Tabriz carpets come almost exclusively woven on vertical looms from the city and their surroundings and woven by experienced weavers in private houses where often the proud weaver and designer weave his or her name on the carpet. The Turkish knot is almost always used (the population of Tabriz is Turkish by race and language). Tabriz carpets play a very important role in Persian carpet production. Tabriz rugs are amongst the most sought after rugs by Persians for their houses and interiors. Some of the most common designs are Mahi (Fish) taken from the Persian gardens. Other designs are floral, often with a central medallion.