Product Description
Details
Collection: One-of-a-kind Tabriz Area Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 12' 9'' x 9' 9'' .
Size CM: 388 cm x 296 cm.
Colors: Cream, Beige, Camel, Sand, Taupe, Brown, Sage Green, Rust Red.
Material: High-quality Natural Wool and Cotton.
Features: Hand-knotted craftsmanship, Unique designs and patterns (No duplicates), Has fringe.
Trust signals: 100% Authentic Handmade Persian Rug, Only one available.
Tabriz Persian Rugs
This magnificent 12'9" x 9'9" semi antique Tabriz Persian rug presents a harmonious blend of cream, beige, and camel tones that create an atmosphere of refined elegance in any living space. The central medallion design, known as Toranj in Persian weaving traditions, commands attention with its intricate geometry, while delicate Shah Abbasi palmettes dance throughout the field in sage green and rust red accents. This exceptional piece represents four to six decades of natural aging, developing the subtle patina and character that distinguishes truly collectible Persian textiles from modern reproductions.
Tabriz has served as Persia's gateway to the West for centuries, where master weavers in the historic city of ÊÈÑ?Ò perfected their craft under the patronage of Safavid rulers and Ottoman merchants. The city's strategic position along ancient Silk Road trade routes allowed local artisans to incorporate diverse cultural influences while maintaining their distinctive weaving identity. Tabriz workshops became renowned throughout the Persian Empire for producing rugs that balanced technical excellence with artistic innovation, creating pieces that graced palaces from Istanbul to Isfahan. The symmetrical Ghiordes knot technique employed in this rug reflects the region's Turkish influences, resulting in the dense, durable foundation that has preserved these intricate patterns for generations.
The medallion motif at this rug's heart symbolizes the cosmic order in Persian mystical traditions, with radiating patterns representing the universe's divine geometry expanding outward from a central point of creation. Surrounding Shah Abbasi palmettes, named for the great Safavid shah, speak to imperial Persian garden traditions where stylized flowers represented paradise on earth. The flowing Eslimi borders create continuous movement around the composition, their arabesque curves embodying the infinite nature of divine creation in Islamic art. Each design element carries centuries of symbolic meaning, transforming this functional floor covering into a meditation on Persian spiritual and aesthetic philosophy.
The warm cream foundation provides perfect balance for the sophisticated interplay of beige and camel tones throughout the field, while strategic touches of sage green and rust red create visual depth without overwhelming the composition's serene character. These earth-inspired hues develop greater richness over time, as natural wool fibers absorb and reflect light differently with age, creating the luminous quality prized by collectors of antique Persian textiles. The color palette suggests autumn landscapes of the Azerbaijani highlands, where Tabriz weavers drew inspiration from their mountainous surroundings.
At 12'9" x 9'9", this substantial rug anchors large living rooms, formal dining spaces, or master bedrooms with commanding presence while maintaining the versatility to complement both traditional and contemporary furnishings. Los Angeles Home of Rugs proudly presents this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted masterpiece that elevates any interior with its timeless Persian artistry and semi antique character, offering decades of beauty and cultural heritage to discerning collectors who appreciate authentic craftsmanship.
Specifications
Original name: Tabriz Rug.
Alternative name(s): Tabriz Carpet.
Origin: Azerbaijan.
Category: City.
Common designs: Medallion (Toranj), Shah Abbasi, Eslimi (Arabesque).
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool, Silk.
Foundation material: Cotton, Silk.
Knot type: Symmetrical (Ghiordes).
Notes
At Los Angeles Home of Rugs, we are delighted to offer you a wide selection of authentic Persian rugs. We only stock hand knotted rugs that are not machine made, or handmade rugs through a variety of techniques, including hand-tufting, hand-hooking, or hand-weaving. This ensures that you receive a unique and high-quality product that will last for years to come. Read More
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