Have you ever wondered how Persians determine the quality of a rug? For centuries, two methods passed down between generations have have been used as the definitive methods of measuring the quality of the weave of a rug. By following the steps below you can learn one of the oldest secrets of the Bazaar.
Read moreHeriz Rugs: The Definitive Guide
(Picture taken from Jon Thompson's Carpets From the Tents, Cottages and workshops of Asia)
Heriz is a small town situated in the North West of Iran, about 112KM northeast of Tabriz. Heriz rugs are known for their geometric designs and grandeur, but have not always been this way. Early silk Heriz carpets dating back to the 18th Century have been shown to be extremely intricate and advanced in their knotting techniques and detailing, being in design and quality very similar to Tabriz carpets.
Read moreTabriz Rugs: The Definitive Guide
The city of Tabriz is situated in North Western Iran, in the Azerbaijani province. Known for being one of the oldest rug weaving centers and producing some of the finest quality Persian rugs with a symmetrical knot instead of an asymmetrical knot like the rest of Persia. It is believed that Tabriz rugs reached their zenith between the 12th & 16th Century during the golden era of Persian Rugs.
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