tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62379682011-04-21T16:35:25.123-07:00For hundreds of years Tabriz Carpets have been a major influence in the Oriental Rug trade. Traditionally Tabriz merchants were leaders in the rug business in Iran. One key factor in Tabriz carpets is that the trade was dominated by Persians unlike many areas where European or American companies dominated. JBOCnoreply@blogger.comBlogger141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237968.post-1114494321021134272005-04-25T22:45:00.000-07:002005-04-25T22:45:21.020-07:00

Guide to Persian Prayer Rugs: "Tabriz Prayer Rugs Tabriz has a long tradition of formal prayer rugs usually with pillars. Many of them are attributed to the great weaving master Hajji Jalili. See also Guide to Tabriz Rugs & Carpets Gabbeh.com Haji Jalili Prayer Rug Antique Silk Tabriz Carpet Haj Jalily Sotheby's Tabriz Prayer Rug c. 1890 lot 339 Sotheby's Tabriz prayer carpet late 19th C. lot

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Rug Structure: What is a warp?: "FAQ of Persian Rugs and Oriental Carpets Rug Structure: What is a warp? Warps are the strands that run from top to bottom on the loom. Here we can see the progression of how a rug is woven. These pictures are of a small pile bag woven by American weaver Mark Traxler. First Mark strings the loom with cotton strands. Then he weaves the rug on the foundation of

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SW-Asia.com More Oriental Rug Notes by Barry O'Connell: "www.SW-Asia.com More Oriental Rug Notes by Barry O'Connell LINKS: www.SpongoBongo.com - News About Oriental Rugs - News on Iran - Oriental Rug Discussions - - The Second Persian Carpet Festival Kish Iran 2004 New Article - Sun-Fading & Oriental Rugs John Eskenazi Ltd to close gallery. read interview in Arts of Asia www.artsofasianet.com

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Tabriz was once the center of culture and Islamic civilization Tabriz Was Once Heart of Culture, Islamic Civilization: British Researcher Tehran Times Culture Desk TEHRAN (MNA) -– A British researcher says the city of Tabriz was once the center of culture and Islamic civilization. Talking to reporters, Professor Leonard Lewison said the Azerbaijan region and the city of Tabriz during the

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RugNotes: "Alexa Web Search - Subjects > Recreation > Antiques Spongobongo Rated 3rd in all Antiques Alexa Web Search - Subjects > Recreation > Antiques: 'Most Popular In Antiques The 5 most visited sites in all 'Antiques' categories, updated daily! 1. Library of Congress www.loc.gov - 2. AuctionBytes.com www.auctionbytes.com - 3. JBOC's Notes on Oriental Rugs www.spongobongo.com - 4

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33: "When Heinrich Jacobi of Berlin set up his Persian carpet manufacturing company(Petag) in Tabriz in 1911, only an insignificant number of the traditional wool colours and carpet patterns led to a renaissance of weaving in the town. This excellent example has its stylistic roots in the Safavid period and looks very much like a textile of the time. It is in fact a carpet with four cornerpieces

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La Miniature En Orient Plate 42: The Sleep of Rustam: This painting represents the pinnacle of the Tabriz Miniature tradition prior to the arrival of Tahmasp and Bihzad from Herat. Compared to Bihzad Sultan Mohammed could be rather clumsy and crude but the colors and the vitality make this a treasure but one that did not fit the Herat esthetic. " While Kuhnel did not attribute this painting to

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Wirefarm : Washington DC Limousine Service: "Kevin's still at it, but I don't get to see him as much, though when I do fly into DC, I wouldn't consider using any other way out of the airport. If you're planning on flying in to any of the DC airports, take a look at his rates and give him a try. Tell him that Jim in Tokyo sent you. Wasington Webb Limousine Service Specializing in Reagan National,

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MUENCHEN TEXTILE ART Munich Textile Art will take place from March 4th to 7th 2004. The exhibition includes antique rugs, flatweaves, tapestries and textiles from reputable exhibitors. The exhibitors includes Galerie Frauenknecht, Galerie Arabesque, Ex Oriente, Adil Bisim - to mention a few of the announced exhibitors. There will be more than 20 exhibitors this year. Bertram Frauenknecht

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Guide to Lori Rugs JBOC's Oriental Rug Notes has published a New Guide to Luri Persian Rugs

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Persian Rugs - Information on Persian rugs and carpets: "Information on Persian rugs and carpets on www JOZAN MAGAZINE: Jozan Magazine includes a large educational rug photo gallery with several hundreds photos of Persian rugs. Visit Educational Persian Gallery. ORIENTAL RUG NOTES: Barry O'Connell's Oriental Rug Notes includes several rug guides on Persian rugs. Visit Guide to the Persian Carpet

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The Persian Carpet: "The Persian Carpet The Persian Carpet Blog. My casual look at Persian Rugs and Carpets"

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Guide to Tabriz Carpets: "Tabriz is the dominant city of Northwest Iran/Persia and is the second largest city in Iran. Tabriz has been a center of the Persian carpet trade for hundreds and perhaps thousands of years. Tabris carpets are symetrically knotted. Quality spans all grades from Bazaar quality all the way up to some of the best rugs woven in Iran. "

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Tabriz Carpet For hundreds of years Tabriz Carpets have been a major influence in the Oriental Rug trade. Traditionally Tabriz merchants were leaders in the rug business in Iran. One key factor in Tabriz carpets is that the trade was dominated by Persians unlike many areas where European or American companies dominated.

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