Tabriz rugs

 

Tabriz rugs hold an outstanding worldwide reputation for fineness and quality as well as attractive patterns such as the well known mahi design that is very commonly seen in tabriz carpets. Tabriz is the capital city of The Azerbayejani province of Iran and has been a rug weaving centre for centuries. You measure the fineness of a Tabriz rug by Raj (knots per 7 cm width of rug) with the range starting at the lowet point 24 raj to tremendously fine 110 raj. The foundation is usually cotton however may also be silk, its common to see a mixture of silk and wool withing the rug giving it a premium feel that glows around some of the motifs when you reflect light on it.

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There are now a huge variety of carpets made in Tabriz, from extremely fine to very coarse pieces. The weavers have great skill, and are aided by a hook-like implement, which they use instead of the fingers for tying knots. The warps and wefts are cotton, the pile wool, often with highlights of silk that can be found in the finest pieces. The colours of the finer carpets are delicate and refined. What makes them so special is not just the beauty of the motifs themselves but the consistency throughout their rugs. Tabriz feel almost regal to the touch. The central circled medallion here exudes a feel of eastern opulence, yet this rug will subtly lye with its mixture of delicate colours. 

The variety of designs in Tabriz rugs and caperts are never ending from the classical Mahi design to 3d structures and images you may find within the rug. The city holds a rich history that has incoporated its artwork all over the world from pots, paintings and carpets.