Product Description
About This Tabriz Rug
This magnificent 13'1" x 9'8" Tabriz Persian rug showcases the timeless elegance of semi-antique Persian craftsmanship, featuring the coveted Afshan all-over design intricately woven with Shah Abbasi palmettes across its expansive surface. The masterful composition displays a harmonious palette of madder red, cream, brown, gold, dark red, beige, and black, creating a visual symphony that captures four to six decades of natural aging and character development.
Tabriz, the historic capital of Azerbaijan province in northwestern Persia, has been the epicenter of Persian rug weaving excellence for over a millennium, where master weavers have perfected the symmetrical Ghiordes knotting technique that defines this exceptional piece. The city's strategic position along ancient trade routes allowed Tabriz artisans to incorporate diverse design influences while maintaining their distinctive weaving traditions, producing rugs renowned throughout Persian courts and European palaces for their superior craftsmanship and artistic sophistication.
The Afshan pattern, meaning "scattered" in Persian, represents one of the most sophisticated all-over designs in Persian rug artistry, featuring Shah Abbasi palmettes that cascade across the field like scattered jewels, each motif meticulously hand-knotted to create an endless garden of flowing botanical beauty. The deep madder red ground serves as a canvas for the intricate cream and brown palmettes, while gold and beige accents illuminate the design's delicate details, creating depth and movement that draws the eye across the rug's magnificent expanse.
This generous 13'1" x 9'8" foot scale makes it an ideal centerpiece for spacious living areas, formal dining rooms, or master bedrooms, where its semi-antique patina and rich color palette complement both traditional Persian décor and contemporary design schemes with equal sophistication. The natural wool and cotton construction, enhanced by silk highlights, provides durability while maintaining the lustrous sheen that characterizes authentic Tabriz weaving, and Los Angeles Home of Rugs is proud to offer this remarkable example of Persian artistic heritage.
As a one-of-a-kind hand-knotted masterpiece, this Tabriz rug elevates any interior space with its timeless beauty and cultural significance, representing not merely floor covering but a tangible piece of Persian artistic legacy that will continue to appreciate in both beauty and value for generations to come.
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Full Specifications
| Original Name | Tabriz Rug |
| Alternative Name | Tabriz Carpet |
| Origin | Azerbaijan, Persia |
| Category | City |
| Common Designs | Afshan (All-Over), Shah Abbasi |
| Dyeing Method | Natural, Synthetic |
| Pile Material | Wool, Silk |
| Foundation Material | Cotton, Silk |
| Knot Type | Symmetrical (Ghiordes) |
| Trust Signals | 100% Authentic Hand-Knotted — Certificate of Authenticity included with every purchase |
| Availability | Only One Available — This exact rug is unique. Once sold it cannot be reordered or replicated |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Tabriz rug genuinely hand-knotted?
Yes. This rug is 100% hand-knotted. Every single knot was tied individually by hand by a skilled weaver in Azerbaijan, Persia. It is not machine-made, hand-tufted, or hand-hooked. The knot structure is clearly visible on the reverse side of the rug, confirming its authentic hand-knotted construction.
What does the age classification mean for this Tabriz rug?
This Tabriz rug is classified as antique, meaning it is 100 years old or more. By international convention and U.S. Customs standards, a rug must be at least 100 years old to qualify as antique. Antique Persian rugs are the most prized category among collectors, valued for their historical significance, natural dye patina, aged wool softness, rarity, and the way their colors have mellowed and deepened beautifully over a century or more of careful use.
Where does the Tabriz rug originate?
This Tabriz rug originates from Azerbaijan, Persia. The Azerbaijan region has a long and distinguished history of rug weaving, with local artisans developing their own distinctive design vocabulary, color traditions, and technical approaches that set their rugs apart from other Persian weaving centers. The city rug category from this region is particularly known for its afshan (all-over), shah abbasi design traditions.
What knot type was used to weave this Tabriz rug?
This Tabriz rug was woven using the symmetrical Turkish knot, also known as the Ghiordes knot. In this technique, the pile yarn is looped symmetrically around two adjacent warp threads, producing a more robust and raised pile than the asymmetrical Persian knot. This knotting technique is characteristic of some Kurdish, Caucasian, and tribal Persian weaving traditions.
Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. This is a one-of-a-kind piece. As an authentic hand-knotted Persian rug, no two examples are identical. Only one of this exact rug is available in our collection. Once sold, this specific piece cannot be reordered or replicated. Every hand-knotted Persian rug is a unique artifact of its weaver's skill, materials, and creative expression.
Does this rug come with a Certificate of Authenticity?
Yes. Every rug purchased from Los Angeles Home of Rugs includes a Certificate of Authenticity documenting the rug's origin, age, materials, construction method, and appraised value. This certificate is accepted by major U.S. insurance providers and supports resale, estate, and auction documentation.
How do I care for this wool, silk rug?
Vacuum gently without a beater bar once a week in the direction of the pile. Rotate the rug every 6 to 12 months to ensure even wear. For spills, blot immediately with a clean white cloth without rubbing. For deep cleaning, use a professional Persian rug cleaning specialist who uses hand-washing methods appropriate for natural wool, silk fibers and aged dyes. Avoid steam cleaning or harsh chemical treatments.
What is the shipping policy for this rug?
Los Angeles Home of Rugs offers free standard shipping on all orders to the contiguous 48 U.S. states and Washington D.C. For orders to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. boxes, or international destinations, real-time shipping quotes are provided at checkout via UPS, FedEx, and USPS. All rugs are carefully rolled and packaged to ensure safe delivery.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 30-day hassle-free return policy on all rugs. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, contact us within 30 days of delivery to arrange a return. Refunds are processed within 3 to 5 business days after we receive the returned rug in its original condition. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer unless the rug was received damaged or incorrectly described.
At Los Angeles Home of Rugs, we only stock hand-knotted rugs. We do not carry machine-made, hand-tufted, hand-hooked, or hand-woven rugs. Every rug in our collection is certified authentic and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Read More
