Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Tabatabaie rugs

Tabatabaie rugs, hand woven in the city of Tabriz, are unique in their use of orange and lime green on a beige background.
Tabatabaie Persian carpets are hand woven in the city of Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Province of Azerbaijan. This area can trace its illustrious history of weaving all the way back to the 15th century. Tabatabaie Persian carpets, considered a sub-style of Tabriz, are some of the most expensive and sought after Persian carpets in the world. The weavers are true artists who combine their extraordinary talent with the best materials possible in order to create these masterpieces for you. Both Persian and Turkish knots are used in the creation of Tabatabaie Persian carpets in varying degrees of density.
The characteristic most closely associated with Tabatabaie Persian carpets is the use of orange and lime green on a beige background, with what can best be described as a ‘row of teeth’ along both edges of their borders. Beautifully detailed and descriptive hunting scenes typify Tabatabaie Persian carpets. The other elements that are frequently seen include detailed patterns of vines and foliage and tiny flowers symmetrically woven into the design, giving it a rather spontaneous look. Tabatabaie Persian carpets also feature some of the classic designs include the famous Mahi, meaning fish. You may notice that many Tabatabaie Persian carpets will contain symbols of fish subtly placed throughout the many borders and medallions of the carpet. The color palette used in Tabatabaie Persian carpets can vary greatly. Lighter shades of red and blue may give them almost a pastel appearance. Due to the influences from the region you will also find many Tabatabaie Persian carpets that are predominantly burgundy and navy blue with either an ivory or dark blue or red background.
The foundations on Tabatabaie Persian carpets are cotton, while the pile is almost always wool. Silk is rarely used. The majority of Tabatabaie carpets are available in mid to large sizes. Coveted the world over for their beauty and elegance, nothing compares to Tabatabaie Persian carpets.

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