20th Century Tabriz Carpet

The city of Tabriz in Northwest Persia has long been known as a centre for Persian arts, culture, and literature, but especially for the quality of its carpets, with a tradition dating back as early as the 14th Century. 

Thanks to its location, incorporating influences from nearby Azerbaijan and Turkey, its weavings are among the most diverse of any city in Iran, and antique Tabriz carpets are especially distinguished by their tight weaves and close adherence to the traditions of Classical Persian rug weaving design. 

This attractive c. 1900 Tabriz carpet showcases a simple overall drawing - rather than the traditional central medallion motif - with a wide palette of vegetable-dyed colours, framed by over eight creative borders. Its soft blue ground serves as a subtle backdrop and is well suited to this example's elegant, restrained composition. 

In very good to excellent condition for everyday use, still retaining its fringes at both ends and borders on all sides - its organic dyes have taken on a fine patina with age. A handsome example with a quiet formality to complement a wide variety of spaces.