Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug artisan-decor The Nomadic people of Afghanistan

The Nomadic people of Afghanistan weave Shepherd's rugs

Herati fish motifs

Stock Number: BR2173

The precision required to execute small knotted pile designs at this scale dictates a knot count of up to 300 knots per square inch

The Oushak weaving tradition originated in the town of Uşak in western Turkey in the 15th century

Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug artisan-decor The Nomadic people of AfghanistanArdabil 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