Simple, elegant, and truly captivating, this vintage Persian Tabriz long runner from the second quarter of the 20th century is a piece of quiet mastery. Featuring a rare open pattern, the design is gracefully set against a rich crimson background, with intricate scrolling motifs in a soft ivory hue that create a composition of refined restraint. Hand-knotted with a wool pile on a cotton foundation, this runner carries the woven signature of the artisan workshop — a hallmark of authenticity and exceptional quality that is becoming increasingly rare in the market.
The woven workshop signature transforms this runner from a beautiful decorative object into an authenticated piece of provenance — a direct, tangible connection to the master weavers who created it. At nearly 19 feet, it is ideal for long hallways, gallery corridors, and elongated spaces where timeless Persian elegance is the goal. Tabriz, the ancient capital of Persian Azerbaijan and one of the great trading cities of the Silk Road, has been a center of carpet weaving for centuries. The city's workshops produce rugs of extraordinary technical precision and design sophistication — ranging from the classical floral medallion compositions of the great 19th century masters to the bold geometric and Mahi patterns for which Tabriz is equally celebrated. Tabriz rugs are among the most recognized and sought-after Persian carpets in the world.
