ARDEBIL

The city of Ardebil is the capital of the province with the same name and is situated in the north of Iran close by the Caspian Sea. The carpets manufactured in Ardebil are inspired by Caucasian patterns such as Shirvan, Karabagh and Gendje. The later rugs are desirable collector's item. Ardebil rugs are thin but with well done geometrical motifs. Nowadays, a large part of the production consists of runners of good quality and are also sold under the name Ardabil.