Product Description
Details
Collection: Ardabil Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 1' 4'' x 1' 4'' .
Size CM: 40 cm x 40 cm.
Colors: Turquoise, White, Cream, Navy Blue, Green.
Material: 100% Natural Wool and Cotton.
Has fringe.
Ardabil Rugs
This hand-knotted Semi Antique Ardabil rug from Ardabil - 1x1 ft - presents a compelling Medallion composition woven in Turquoise, White, a living record of one of Persia's great regional weaving traditions. Ardabil rugs reward
sustained close attention. The complexity of their border systems - multiple layered guard stripes, elaborately drawn main borders, and corner solutions that demonstrate genuine compositional intelligence - reveals a level of
design sophistication that goes well beyond simple village production. These are rugs created by highly skilled craftspeople working within a deeply understood and richly developed visual tradition.
The combination of historical significance, geographic character, robust construction, and distinctive design makes Ardabil rugs excellent long-term investments. Their dense, well-constructed pile has proven capable of
withstanding generations of active use while retaining beauty, and their connection to one of Persia's greatest cultural traditions ensures that their cultural and monetary value continues to grow with time.
Ardabil rugs emerge from one of Persia's most historically resonant weaving regions - the Ardabil Province of northwestern Persia, home to the legendary Ardabil Carpet of 1539-1540, recognized as one of the greatest works of
decorative art ever created. This towering cultural heritage infuses every Ardabil rug with a sense of historical depth and artistic continuity that very few other weaving traditions in the world can match.
Woven predominantly in village and small-town workshops using the Turkish symmetrical knot on cotton foundations, Ardabil rugs are known for their structural integrity and dense, resilient pile. Design traditions blend the bold
geometric sensibility of northwestern Persian tribal weaving with more refined medallion and Herati floral patterns reflecting the influence of nearby urban weaving centers, creating rugs of distinctive layered visual
character.
Specifications
Original name: Ardabil Rug.
Alternative name(s): Ardabil Carpet, Ardebil Rug.
Origin: Ardabil.
Category: Village, City.
Common designs: Medallion, Herati, Geometric.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool, Silk.
Foundation material: Cotton.
Knot type: Symmetrical (Ghiordes), Asymmetrical (Persian).
Notes
At Los Angeles Home of Rugs, we are delighted to offer you a wide selection of authentic Persian rugs. We only stock hand knotted rugs that are not machine made, or handmade rugs through a variety of techniques, including hand-tufting, hand-hooking, or hand-weaving. This ensures that you receive a unique and high-quality product that will last for years to come. Read More
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