Ardabil Rugs for Sale

Shop Ardabil Rugs with Clear Catalog Context

The current selection brings together one-of-a-kind Persian rugs cataloged as Ardabil. Some available pieces also carry a Tabriz tag, which is a useful reminder that regional trade labels can overlap. Start with the complete composition, dimensions and condition of the individual rug. Each product page is the controlling record for materials, construction, colours, age attribution and any noted repairs. Compare the available medium Ardabil rug and larger Ardabil rug, or browse the related Tabriz rugs selection.

What the Ardabil Name Does and Does Not Prove

Ardabil is a city in northwestern Iran, but the famous sixteenth-century Ardabil Carpet should not be used as a template for every rug sold under this name. Scholarly records apply that title chiefly to the celebrated carpet associated with the shrine at Ardabil, while also documenting uncertainty around parts of its provenance and original destination. Its inscription names Maqsud of Kashan, further showing why a famous object name cannot authenticate the origin, workshop or design of a modern market example.

How to Choose an Ardabil Rug

Compare field and border organization, motif scale, pile, foundation, edge finish and condition rather than expecting one universal Herati, medallion or animal pattern. Measure the intended floor area and check door clearance and furniture placement against the exact listed size. For broader regional context, explore all Persian rugs or read the Ardabil entry in our illustrated encyclopedia of Persian rug types. Customers in the Greater Toronto Area & Hamilton may also arrange Rug N' Roll Try Before You Buy in their own space.