Ardabil Rugs

Ardabil Rugs

Ardabil rugs are characterized by their rather short and firm pile made of thick wool. This makes them slightly thinner and therefore particularly suitable as runners and as dining room rugs. They also impress with their intense colors and wide variety of geometric designs.

What exactly are Ardabil rugs?

Ardabil rugs, also known as Ardebil, Erdebil or Artavat, are typically short-pile, robust and colorful Persian rugs with straightforward structured patterns.

What are the distinguishing features of an Ardabil rug?

Design, ornaments and colors:

Mainly geometric patterns with symmetrically arranged or nested hexagons, diamonds and rectangles. The designs often include stylized animal figures and simplified symbolic plants and tendrils. These are also arranged in a rather linear and angular fashion. Ardabil rugs are considered particularly harmonious and attractive, in which the strict geometric structure of the patterns is decorated and partially broken up with hinted floral and slightly curved elements. The color palette of the rugs is very broad and often very rich in contrast. Earthy tones in dark red, brown and beige are often combined with blue, pink and green pastel colors, as well as bright accents in orange and red. In combination with the patterns, the rugs appear playful and lively. Overall, the design is strongly influenced by the nearby Caucasus.

Material and workmanship:

The rugs are made of a strong, robust, not so soft wool. The usual knot density is between 100,000 and 200,000 knots per square meter. In terms of structure, a typical Ardabil rug is compact, firm, heavy and sometimes a little coarse. To compensate for this, the pile is kept rather short, which makes the rug a little thinner and more pliable and flexible. Originally a purely rural-nomadic rug, it is now also knotted in village and urban workshops.

Sizes and shapes:

Ardabil rugs are most commonly found in rectangular formats ranging from 200 x 130 cm to 300 x 200 cm, as well as in the form of runners measuring 200 x 80 cm to 380 x 120 cm. Smaller examples, e.g. in 150 x 100 cm or even larger variants, e.g. in 400 x 300 cm, do exist, but they are much rarer. Round, oval or polygonal shapes are not available for these rugs.

Origin and meaning:

Ardabil carpets come from the city of the same name in northwestern Iran. They are among the oldest and most renowned carpets in the world. Two special examples from the 16th century can be seen in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles.

Which interior design styles do Ardabil carpets go particularly well with?

Thanks to their colorful palette and vibrant designs, the rugs go well with creatively designed interiors.

Bohemian style:
natural materials, colorful and unusual color combinations, creative cuts and patterns – these rugs go well with the boho-chic and Ardabil styles.
Rustic style:
in interiors with wooden furniture, warm textiles and beautiful green plants, these rugs fit very nicely into the overall ambience.
Industrial style:
In industrial living spaces with raw materials such as concrete, metal and brick, the rugs create an exciting contrast. The colorful and geometric patterns ensure a pleasant balance between harshness and warmth.
Vintage style:
Whether inspired by the 1920s, 1950s or 1960s, or simply creatively thrown together from different eras, an Ardabil rug beautifully highlights the nostalgic ambience of vintage style.

In our online shop, we offer you a wide selection of colorful Ardabil rugs in popular and unique geometric designs.

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What exactly are Ardabil rugs?

What are the distinguishing features of an Ardabil rug?

Which interior design styles do Ardabil carpets go particularly well with?

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