Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug vintage kilim Where most Turkmen tribes work

Where most Turkmen tribes work almost exclusively in deep reds

The repeating circular medallions are known as palyak motifs

Stock Number: BR4105

This rug is hand-knotted in Pakistan from a blend of New Zealand wool and local Pakistani wool on a cotton foundation

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug vintage kilim Where most Turkmen tribes workThis rug comes from Tabriz, a city in northwestern Iran that has been weaving since at least the 12th century, making it one of the oldest continuous weaving traditions in all of Persia. During the Safavid dynasty, Tabriz weavers were commissioned to produce rugs for royal palaces and important holy sites. The reputation built then has never left. These are city rugs, made by professional weavers who spent years mastering their craft. The designs were