Product Description
Details
Collection: Ardabil Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 9' 11'' x 4' 10'' .
Size CM: 303 cm x 147 cm.
Colors: Turquoise, White, Cream, Navy Blue, Green.
Material: 100% Natural Wool and Cotton.
Has fringe.
Ardabil Rugs
With its Medallion design in Turquoise, White and its generous 9x4 ft format, this Semi Antique Ardabil rug represents the authentic weaving heritage of Ardabil, where rugs of this quality have been hand-knotted for generations.
The combination of historical significance, geographic beauty, 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 its beauty, and their connection to one of Persia's greatest cultural traditions ensures that their cultural and monetary value can only grow with time.
Ardabil rugs emerge from one of Persia's most historically resonant weaving regions Ardabil Province in the mountainous northwest, home to the legendary Ardabil Carpet of 1539-1540, now preserved in the Victoria and Albert
Museum and 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 few other weaving
traditions 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. The design traditions of the
region blend the bold geometric sensibility characteristic of northwestern Persian tribal weaving with more refined medallion and Herati floral patterns that reflect the influence of nearby urban weaving centers, creating rugs
of distinctive and layered visual character.
The color palette of Ardabil rugs is rich, deep, and commanding characteristic qualities of northwestern Persian weaving traditions. Deep navy blues, warm ivory grounds, rust and madder reds, and accents of gold and dark forest
green define the typical Ardabil chromatic vocabulary. Natural dyes sourced from local plants and minerals achieve colors of genuine luminous depth that age gracefully over time, developing the warm, complex patina that
distinguishes authentically aged Persian rugs.
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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