This exceptional antique Tabriz rug from the early 20th century features an exquisite allover design that reflects the masterful artistry of Persian weaving at its most personal and intentional. Handwoven in the renowned workshops of Tabriz, this one-of-a-kind rug was likely created as a wedding gift — a deeply personal expression of craftsmanship and tradition in which the weaver poured extraordinary care and skill into every motif, every color choice, and every detail of the composition.
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.
Dimensions: 3' 3" x 6' 2"
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia (Tabriz)
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
