Ardebil Rugs

Persischer Ardebil
Persischer Ardebil

Two Ardebil rug runners in direct comparison

Facts
Type Persian Rugs
Location Northern Iran (former Persia)
Typical Knot Density 100.000 - 250.000 knots / sqm
Characteristics Thin, linear patterns

Ardebil or Ardabil rugs come from the northern part of Iran, not far from the Caspian Sea. Typical for this type of rug are geometric patterns, which are also often found in village and nomad rugs. Their knot density is relatively coarse compared to other Persian carpets. Nevertheless, they are of very high quality and appear fine, which can be traced back to the thin pile.

The natural materials of Ardabil rugs are sheep's wool (pile) and cotton (warp). They are used to make robust carpets that are in no way inferior to the high standard of other Persian rugs. Their somewhat coarser knotting, however, also explains the lower price that is often found with this type of carpet. Ardebil carpets, for example, offer a cheaper genuine Persian carpet with a typical design and a long service life.


Examples of this Type


These rugs have been provided from an assortment of over 2,800 nomad and village rugs by Nain Trading from Hamburg. Hamburg, Germany is still the most important hub for the trade of oriental rugs in the Western World with Nain Trading offering one of the largest assortments of handmade oriental carpets worldwide.



Location - where do you find the city of Ardebil (Ardabil)?

The city is located in the north of Iran, not far from the Caspian Sea.





Categories of Persian Rugs

Abadeh
Robust Persian rugs, characterised by their hexagonal centre medallion.
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Ardebil
Robust Persian rugs that are ideal for everyday use and affordable at the same time.
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Afshar
Knotted by former nomads with straight-line patterns, today very popular again.
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Bakhtiar
Garden motifs from Persian gardens, for which these rugs are known and appreciated.
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Bidjar
Rugs knotted in Kurdish style and known for their firm pile.
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Gabbeh
Simple and elegant – probably the most famous nomad rugs from Iran.
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Ghashghai
Typically knotted in reddish brown colours and on horizontal looms.
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Qom
Rugs that stand for luxury and are especially known for their natural silk.
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Hamadan
Different colours and patterns come from the Hamadan region.
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Heriz
Large elaborate central medallions can be found on these rugs.
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Isfahan
Some of the finest rugs come from Isfahan. Also collectors find a highly valuable piece here.
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Kerman
Floral patterns from one of the once most highly regarded rug regions.
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Kashan
Rugs with an excellent reputation and a far-reaching tradition.
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Koliai
Robust and strong, these carpets were knotted by Kurds in Iran.
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Mashhad
Different designs, which originate from the probably holiest place of Iran.
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Moud
Popular for the garden motifs or the well-known Herati pattern.
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Nahavand
Typically, these rugs are kept in red and blue.
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Nain
They belong to the finest rugs and are known for their striking design.
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Senneh
Rugs with mostly geometric patterns from the provincial capital of Kurdistan.
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Shiraz
Typical nomadic carpets from the old Shiraz among the ancient ruins of Persepolis.
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Tabriz
Well-known rugs with central medallion in different levels of quality.
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