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An extremely rare and unusual Tabriz rug. Unlike most designs woven in typical Tabriz fashion, this rug features pictorials woven at intervals. A large rug, requiring a very special place in the home, this stunning piece measures 11/2' x 18'. It is an antique , the age is approximately 120 years old. Because of the rare design it is often mistaken for a Kerman, but the design is unmistakably created by a master weaver named Behkam. 

This detailed photograph features one of the pictorial features of the Tabriz shown above. On this area of the carpet the story of Moses is told. 

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Another stunning pictorial area of the same fine rug. A blend of extraordinary colours in this carpet and the antique age has given it a lovely golden hue.

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A very fine Isfahan rug. Antique, approximately 120 years old. Woven in a very fine knot count of 850 knots per inch. This carpet is woven in a combination of wool and silk.

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A detailed shot of one corner of the fine Isfahan carpet featured above. Lighting has a great deal of influence on the way these carpets appear in a room. Here the carpet has taken on a golden hue because of the intensity of light from the flash of our camera.