Product Description
Details
Collection: Ardabil Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 1' 8'' x 1' 8'' .
Size CM: 50 cm x 50 cm.
Colors: Turquoise, White, Cream, Navy Blue, Green.
Material: 100% Natural Wool and Cotton.
Has fringe.
Ardabil Rugs
This Semi Antique Ardabil rug, measuring 1x1 ft, presents a distinguished Medallion composition in Turquoise, White - hallmark characteristics of the Ardabil weaving tradition at its finest. The historical connection between
Ardabil and the greatest period of Persian carpet-making - the Safavid imperial era of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries - gives these rugs a cultural significance that extends well beyond their considerable decorative
qualities. The craft traditions practiced in Ardabil today are direct descendants of those that produced the masterworks of the Safavid court, maintained through centuries of political change by the dedication and skill of local
weavers.
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.
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
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