Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug tabriz weave and with a slight lustre

and with a slight lustre that holds over time

which gives the rug an exceptional structural density and weight that you feel the moment you stand on it

a bird mid-flight

Size: 405 x 77 cm | 13'3" x 2'6"

Stock Number: BR2343

Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug tabriz weave and with a slight lustreArdabil rugs come from the ancient city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran, a region that has been weaving rugs for over 2,000 years. The weavers here learned their craft during the long mountain winters when farming stopped. Weaving wasn't a cultural pastime, it was a livelihood, and that shows in how these rugs are built. What sets Ardabil apart is the character of the wool. The sheep graze the highlands surrounding Mount Sabalan, one of the highest