Persian Tabriz rugs are traditional Persian rugs from Tabriz, the capital of the province of East Azarbaijan in Iran's North West. It is one of the oldest rug weaving hubs globally, producing a wide range of carpets. The grade ranges from Bazaar quality 24 Raj (number of knots per 7 cm of rug widths) to the very fine 110 Raj. Tabriz offers one of the most diversified collections of patterns, rangin
✔ They are produced in high knot densities with only symmetrical knots. Common fibers include silk and wool.
✔ motifs (specially floral motifs) have shading in their colors.
✔ The pattern can consist of a centrally located medallion surrounded by arabesque, weeping willow and cypress trees.
✔ Another popular motif is the four seasons or four garden depicting the lives of Persian farmers in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
✔ Carpets are often found in ancient palaces and ruins. In the corner, you can sometimes see four great Persian poets, Sadie, Hafez, Ferdowsi, and Omar Khayyam.