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Ardabil is a historic city in northwestern Iran, located in the Azerbaijan province. The carpets produced in this region are recognised for their distinctive style and expressive motifs, many of which reflect symbols inherited from centuries of local culture and artistic tradition.
This beautiful Ardabil carpet displays a fascinating composition of stylised elements. Within the design one can recognise symbolic forms such as trees of life, weeping willows, birds, and other traditional motifs, each arranged with a lively and imaginative approach typical of the region’s weaving heritage. These motifs are not merely decorative; they often carry echoes of older cultural symbolism passed down through generations of weavers.
One particularly interesting feature of this rug is the silk field, which creates the warm salmon tone visible in the background. The use of silk in the field of Ardabil carpets appeared only for a short period during the 1980s, making pieces from this time recognisable and relatively uncommon.
Rest of the pile of the carpet, aside from the field, is wool, woven on a cotton foundation, while the silk background gives the rug a subtle luminosity and a refined contrast against the decorative motifs.
The result is a carpet rich in visual detail and character. It is the kind of piece that invites close observation — the viewer can continually discover small elements within the design, making it both a decorative work and a subject for contemplation.
With its harmonious colours, symbolic motifs, and unusual silk field, this Ardabil carpet is a striking decorative piece capable of bringing both cultural depth and visual interest to an interior.
Material: Wool and silk on cotton foundation
Origin: Ardabil, Azerbaijan province
Age: Circa 1980s
Size: 270 × 162 cm
Item No.: 51510
Ardabil is a historic city in northwestern Iran, located in the Azerbaijan province. The carpets produced in this region are recognised for their distinctive style and expressive motifs, many of which reflect symbols inherited from centuries of local culture and artistic tradition.
This beautiful Ardabil carpet displays a fascinating composition of stylised elements. Within the design one can recognise symbolic forms such as trees of life, weeping willows, birds, and other traditional motifs, each arranged with a lively and imaginative approach typical of the region’s weaving heritage. These motifs are not merely decorative; they often carry echoes of older cultural symbolism passed down through generations of weavers.
One particularly interesting feature of this rug is the silk field, which creates the warm salmon tone visible in the background. The use of silk in the field of Ardabil carpets appeared only for a short period during the 1980s, making pieces from this time recognisable and relatively uncommon.
Rest of the pile of the carpet, aside from the field, is wool, woven on a cotton foundation, while the silk background gives the rug a subtle luminosity and a refined contrast against the decorative motifs.
The result is a carpet rich in visual detail and character. It is the kind of piece that invites close observation — the viewer can continually discover small elements within the design, making it both a decorative work and a subject for contemplation.
With its harmonious colours, symbolic motifs, and unusual silk field, this Ardabil carpet is a striking decorative piece capable of bringing both cultural depth and visual interest to an interior.
Material: Wool and silk on cotton foundation
Origin: Ardabil, Azerbaijan province
Age: Circa 1980s
Size: 270 × 162 cm
Item No.: 51510