The ruler at that time shah abbas the great encouraged artisans in the art.
Tabriz persian rug.
The blue mosque and the statue of the famous poet khaqani are well known in tabriz.
Among the products traded are hand knotted persian carpets.
Due to there long history of carpet weaving the weavers of tabriz are amongst the most skilled in persia.
With strict standards of craftsmanship and quality of materials used tabriz rug weavers produced tight densely knotted structures and elaborate floral displays.
The first rug producing workshop was established over a thousand years ago during the safavid dynasty.
It is one of the oldest rug weaving centers and makes a huge diversity of types of carpets.
A result of history creativity diversity history of tabriz rugs the capital city of the province of azerbaijan tabriz has for hundreds of years enjoyed a great reputation as a thriving center of persian culture.
Creativity flourished in this northwestern region during the period between 1587 and1629.
Tabriz is one of the most well known and oldest carpet producing centers in the world.
These valuable oriental rugs are made from the best cork wool and are usually refined with silk.
Since the middle of the 19th century tabriz has lead a resurgence in persian carpet weaving both for domestic use and for export.
Tabriz carpets are easily distinguished by an additional designation.
For centuries tabriz has been a place of trade with its central location to azerbaijan armenia and turkey.