Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug anatolian runner The precision required to build

The precision required to build a knotted pile on top of a finished flatweave

The weaver first creates a flat kilim base

repeating motifs

This particular rug is a modern reproduction of the traditional Turkmen Tekke Engsi rug

Yekta rugs come from Afghanistan

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug anatolian runner The precision required to buildThis rug comes from Tabriz, a city in northwestern Iran that has been weaving since at least the 12th century, making it one of the oldest continuous weaving traditions in all of Persia. During the Safavid dynasty, Tabriz weavers were commissioned to produce rugs for royal palaces and important holy sites. The reputation built then has never left. These are city rugs, made by professional weavers who spent years mastering their craft. The designs were