<span class="userContent">"Tabriz, in Northwestern Iran is one of the most famous rug producing cities. The classical Tabriz designs are the "Mahi" (fish) design, and the "Naghche", (floral) design. Pictured is a fine example of a Mahi tabriz, wo<span class="text_exposed_show">ven at 400 knots per inch, with a silk inlay. Notice the repeating pattern in the field of the rug. This is a variation of the Herati (also meaning fish) design. These are very fine and popular carpets in the US. There are also many lower grade carpets produced in Tabriz. The finest pieces are woven at 800 or more knots per inch on silk foundations, and can be found in very large sizes, upwards of 20' X 26'."</span></span>