Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug afghan-runner Once nomadic herders moving through

Once nomadic herders moving through the Zagros Mountains with their flocks

Size: 190 x 114 cm | 6'4" x 3'9"

the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan

This rug comes from the Caucasus

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug afghan-runner Once nomadic herders moving throughThis 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