Ardabil Carpet

There are two examples of these very valuable carpets at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the other at the Los Angeles Museum of Art, part of 50 world-renowned masterpieces.

Usually these rugs are woven symmetrically.The pattern follows the Caucasian, gable and closet rugs. And the difference with the Caucasian rug is in the lenght of the carpet and usage of more patterns around the carpet. Geometric ornaments have a well-known role in these carpets.

The following colors are used in Ardabil carpets: light green, Cream, White, amber, copper.

The design of the center of the carpet or the toranj in Ardabil carpet is as follows:

and The design around the carpet is as follows

The strands and weaves on these carpets are made of cotton. Senneh rugs is in this group with soft knots and less durability. Ardabil carpet is a blend of Iranian and Caucasian art.