This Premium Blue on Red Hand knotted Mahabad area rug is a true one-of-a-kind work of art. Persian rugs are known as some of the best area rugs in the world.This Persian rug is made with 100% Wool pile,a 100% Cotton foundation and 100% vegetable dye. The KPSI is 82 for this Persian rug;it took 131 days to weave and is in Excellent condition.
Mahabad Persian rugs are hand-woven in the village of Mahabad, near Tabriz in the province of Azerbaijan.
Mahabads are tribal rugs made in the Turkoman style. They are soft and lush and have an all-over pattern of small, geometric Turkish motifs. Their main colors are rich burgundy, deep navy, black and beige.
The Turkoman region is an important one for Persian rugs. Turkoman tribal rugs are hand-woven by the people of nomadic tribes using the same techniques as their ancestors. They're known for beauty and durability. The bold weaving style associated with Turkoman region can be traced to the 13th century, when the Mongols invaded and settled in the area. The influence of the distinctive Turkoman patterns can be seen throughout the Persian rug industry. Turkoman tribal weavers use the symmetrical Turkish knot in their rugs. The pile is woven of thick and lustrous wool, handspun from local sheep. The foundations are usually made of cotton, but wool and goat hair are sometimes used. The wool is colored with natural vegetable-based dyes.