Tabriz 1811

A rare and exquisite vintage oval-shaped Persian Tabriz area rug from the late 19th century, featuring a delicate floral pattern masterfully handwoven with silk highlights. The cream-colored field provides a serene backdrop for intricate floral motifs in pastel shades of pale pink, blue, green, red, and cream — a palette of extraordinary delicacy that gives this piece a luminous, almost watercolor quality.

The soft pale salmon-pink border is elevated by the brilliant luster of silk accents throughout, while a finely woven kilim edging with decorative motifs adds a distinctive and elegant finishing touch rarely seen in rugs of this period. The oval format itself is exceptional — oval Tabriz rugs were made to special commission and are extremely difficult to find today. 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' x 5' (Oval Shape)

Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s

Place of Origin: Persia (Tabriz)

Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlights

Condition: Good

SKU: 1811