The Ardabil Carpet — one of the oldest dated carpets in the world — is believed to have been created in Tabriz, an Azerbaijani-speaking city in Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province.

Large Antique Persian Ardabil Design Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900 – This antique carpet is exceptionally rare and is a replica of one of the most famous carpets in history.

A speculation on the design of the Ardabil carpets / Tim Stanley -- chapter 12. Minaʼi from Fustat: an Iranian spoke in a Fatimid ceramic wheel / Oliver Watson -- chapter 13. A queer palimpsest: ...