$200
Features a unique geometric pattern with salmon, rose, indigo, and ecru hues throughout; measures approximately 4' x 6'4".A Tabriz rug/ carpet is a type in the general category of Azerbaijan carpets/ Iranian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in north west of Iran totally populated by Azerbaijanis. It is one of the oldest rug weaving centers and makes a huge diversity of types of carpets. The range starts at Bazaar quality of 24 raj (Number of knots per length of 7 cm of the widths of the rug) and on up to the incredibly fine 110 raj. Raj are the units of knot density (it shows the fitness of the rug which is based on the number of strings used for the foundation of the rug; string materials are usually made of cotton or silk which is used for very fine rugs). Tabriz has one of the most diverse displays of designs from medallion, Herati/Mahi, to figural, pictorial, and even 3D shaped rugs. The major producers in Tabriz today include: Alabaf of Tabriz, Galibafi Nassadji Tabriz, and Miri Brothers. Tabriz has been a large and worldwide famous carpet making center in the Iran and the world. It played a significant role in the development of the rich traditions of the decorative and applied arts. The art of Tabriz carpet was in its zenith in the 12th-16th centuries. About 200 Tabriz school masterpieces of the classical or "golden" period of the 14th century are characterized by a harmonic merging of the arts of miniature paintings an Read more…
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2015-10-24
