Product Description
Details
Collection: Ardabil Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 9' 4'' x 2' 11'' .
Size CM: 285 cm x 90 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 - 9x2 ft - presents a compelling Medallion composition woven in Turquoise, White, a living record of one of Persia's great regional weaving traditions. 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.
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 create colors of genuine luminous depth that age gracefully, developing the warm complex patina that distinguishes
authentically aged Persian rugs.
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.
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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