Important and original Ardebil - Northwest Iran Circa 1975 Dimensions : 354 x 217 cm Technical characteristics : wool velvet on cotton foundation Good general condition Decor reminiscent of Caucasian carpets Beige field decorated with three rectangular medallions in salmon pink and golden yellow inlaid with stylized tarantula shields and decorated with multiple symbols including camels, animals, birds and geometrically stylized spearheads Five borders, the main one in old gold with stylized dragons

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