Object Description
Square Format Tabriz Carpet
2.63 x 2.48 m
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 fine Tabriz carpet, dating to c. 1940, features a scrolling, all-over design, with palmettes creatively repeated across the field in a variety of forms and colours, including tones of ivory, olive green, cornflower blue, and tan, to which the muted red field provides a charming backdrop. The central design is well-framed by a wide border, decorated with a delicate floral motif, with touches of pale sky blue.
Retained in very good condition for everyday use, with its original borders and short fringes preserved on all sides.
An elegant piece, to complement a wide variety of interior styles – rare in this square format.