Ardabil Rugs
Ardabil rugs from Ardabil in the province of Azerbaijan in North Western Iran which is over 600 km from Tehran. Ardabil has a long and recognized history of weaving Persian carpets and rugs. The reign of the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries represented The peak of Persian carpet making in the region.
The name Ardabil derives from the Avesta (The sacred book of Zoroastrians) and the word Artavil translated literally meaning a tall holy place. The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Persian knots.
One of the most famous carpets in existence today is a Persian carpet from Ardabil. This magnificent masterpiece measuring 34' x 17' is hanging on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England.
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Ardabil rugs are hand woven in the city of Ardabil on the Caspian Sea. They are one of the best-known types of Persian rugs with the most famous on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.Ardabil rugs usually feature one of the best-known Persian rug designsthe Mahi or Heratia diamond medallion with small fish. Some have an all-over pattern and of the modern ones sometimes have geometric motifs. The rugs are commonly woven with silk and wool to highlight the elements in their designs.Traditional Ardabil rug colors are shades of beige, rust and blue. Some of the modern rugs include tones of turquoise and purple. |
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