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Tabriz Carpet Weaving
Tabriz carpet weaving is a long-established handcraft of silk and wool carpets in the Azerbaijan region, renowned for fine knots, rich patterns, and …
Timeline
- 1331–1335Tabriz · IranDuring the reign of Abu Sa'id Khan, Tabriz workshops wove silk carpets using the Persian (asymmetric) knot technique, employing central medallion patterns, floral scroll borders, and mineral dyes; products supplied the court and were exported via Silk Road caravans.
- 1336–1340Tabriz · IranAfter the khanate split, court orders declined, but Tabriz carpets still sold to West Asia and the Mediterranean through bazaars and trade routes on the strength of their craftsmanship reputation; local workshops maintained production, laying the foundation for the later Safavid-era reputation of 'Tabriz carpets.'
Sources
- Oriental Carpets: From the Tents, Cottages and Workshops of Asia — Murray L. Eiland Jr. and Murray Eiland III (1998)
- The Persian Carpet: A Survey of the Carpet-weaving Industry of Persia — A. Cecil Edwards (1953)