Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug hand-spun wool the colours have already softened

the colours have already softened and the pile has settled into itself

The Kazakh weaving tradition has its roots in the Caucasus mountains

Size: 347 x 276 cm | 11'5" x 9'

Silk and wool on a cotton base

Please note that these rugs have a one-inch fringe which is not shown in the image

Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug hand-spun wool the colours have already softenedArdabil 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