Ardebil
Type: Persian carpet
Location: Central Iran (formerly Persia)
Knot Density: 100,000 - 250,000 knots per square meter
Features: Thin
Pile: Wool
Ardabil rugs are known for their relatively low knot density—typically between 100,000 and 250,000 knots per square meter—yet they remain high in quality. Their thin pile gives them a delicate, refined appearance.
The main materials used are wool for the pile and cotton for the warp, making them durable and more affordable compared to many other Persian rugs.
The city of Ardabil is located near the Caspian Sea in northwestern Iran.
The name “Ardabil” may remind many of the famous Ardabil Carpet housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Although that particular carpet was woven in Kashan, it was originally placed in a mosque in Ardabil and later sold to fund the mosque’s restoration.
Today, Ardabil rug production is primarily focused on runner-sized carpets, which are well-suited for hallways and narrow spaces.
Mausoleum of Sheikh Safi al-Din UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mausoleum of Sheikh Safi al-Din UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Five Major Persian Carpet Origins
Isfahan
Many of the designs look like you are looking up at the ceiling from inside a mosque.