Persian Ardabil Wool Rug - 3.60 x 1.17 Gabeh

Persian Ardabil Wool Rug - 3.60 x 1.17 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

that is in itself delightful to behold

mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks

This magnificent central medallion carpet is almost a square in shape

A magnificent silk carpet from the city of Kashan

yellows and teal create a sense of luxury and beauty

Kerman carpets are mostly in floral designs

An Afghan rug is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan

000 years ago the first rugs for the imperial court were made in China

Qum rugs are relatively easy to identify

The centre is round in shape and contains an arrangement of most beautiful flowers that contrast with a dark blue backdrop

Qum is located in central IRAN

But when the Afghans invaded Iran