Definitions for "Tabriz"
Originate from the city of Tabriz in Northwestern Iran. Designs feature knotted symmetrical patterns, usually with a floral motif.
an ancient city in northwestern Iran; known for hot springs
Located in northwestern Persia, the city of Tabriz was crossroads for trade and cultural contact with Europe. The rug-making tradition of the area is both highly refined in its artistic accomplishment and quite diverse in its design vocabulary. The most popular Tabriz carpets in today's market generally feature an ornate center medallion with successive tiers of decorative elaboration reaching into the corners of the field.