Persian Tabas Rug - 3.07 x 0.64 tabriz

Persian Tabas Rug - 3.07 x 0.64 tabrizTabas rugs are knotted in central Iran. Tabas is located about six hundred kilometers south of Mashad. The city of Kashmar is to the north and the cities of Birjand and Ferdows to the east. The pattern consists of medallions with loops and arabesques in bright colors. They are like Nain rugs but more rustic. Ivory and light blue are the most common colours used in Tabass rugs and carpets. There are some newer Tabass rugs and carpets with either red,

Khorjin: A Tapestry of Tradition and Modernity In the heart of Iran

Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time

which makes them perfect companions in everyday life

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

The patterns are mostly geometric

Sirjan rugs originate from Sirjan

improved over time

and Veramin

It is a statement of much beauty

then spread to other weaving centers

Plants and animals feature in a number of the Nain carpets

The designs are floral in either a medallion or allover style