Vintage Persian Ardabil Runner authentic though the specific expression varies

though the specific expression varies enormously by region and weaver

Size: 297 x 206 cm | 9'7" x 6'7"

where the tribe has maintained its craft across centuries of nomadic and semi-nomadic life

Stock Number: BR2345

Size: 167 x 90 cm | 5'5" x 2'11"

Vintage Persian Ardabil Runner authentic though the specific expression variesArdabil rugs come from the ancient city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran, a region that has been weaving rugs for over 2,000 years. The weavers here learned their craft during the long mountain winters when farming stopped. Weaving wasn't a cultural pastime, it was a livelihood, and that shows in how these rugs are built. What sets Ardabil apart is the character of the wool. The sheep graze the highlands surrounding Mount Sabalan, one of the highest