Flowering branches surround a central sprig with an alighting bird on this elegant and highly unusual Tabriz from Persia.

A classical Persian scalloped medallion with finials floats elegantly within the open golden sand field on this exquisite antique Tabriz from Persia.

A delicate tracery of fine spiral tendrils emanates outward from a small, star-like central medallion on the rich saffron field of this sweetly elegant antique Persian Tabriz.

A staggered array of flowering v-shaped vines and palmettes in shades of gold, tan, and soft green, repeats rhythmically across the deep navy ground of this sumptuous antique Tabriz from Persia.

A sumptuous array of vines and palmettes repeats across the field of this elegant antique Tabriz from Persia.

This unique decorative Tabriz Persian carpet is hand-made from fine wool in China.

This unique decorative Tabriz Vase Persian carpet is hand-made from fine wool in Pakistan.

A trellis design of flowers and large rosettes in cinnamon and earth tones envelopes a small central medallion and cornerpieces, all set against a pale cocoa ground on this lovely little antique

A dazzling classical Safavid Persian "vase pattern" unfolds across the field of this exquisite antique Tabriz from Persia.

A classical scalloped medallion of interlacing vines floats elegantly within the open red field on this exquisite antique Tabriz from Persia.

This antique Persian carpet is a magnificent example of classic Tabriz design and workmanship.

This exquisite antique Tabriz recalls the great classical Persian court carpets.

This elegantly sumptuous antique Tabriz carpet from Persia has a design and palette reminiscent of the finest embroidered Kashmir shawls.

This unique decorative Tabriz Persian carpet is hand-made from fine wool in Persia.

This unique decorative Tabriz Persian carpet is hand-made from fine wool in Persia.

This unique decorative Tabriz Egyptian carpet is hand-made from fine wool in Egypt.

A swirling array of fine, intersecting spiral vinescrolls and lush palmettes spreads with graceful poise across the rich terracotta field of this classic Persian Tabriz.

 A complex Herati design in shades of tan and burgundy repeats in precise allover symmetry across the rich cocoa ground of this lovely antique Tabriz from Persia. 

This splendid Tabriz draws upon the infamous vase carpets from the 16th and 17th century.

With its hallmark eight pointed star in one corner, Benlian Tabriz carpets are unmistakable. 

The austere elegance of the open field format on this regal antique Tabriz is enlivened by fine, detailed patterning.

A delicate mesh composed of the Persian Herati design unfolds across the field of this sumptuous antique Tabriz from Persia.

Scalloped pendants gently overlap on the Persian Tabriz carpet.

 Persian Tabriz samplers were woven to demonstrate designs for large carpets.

This magnificent antique Tabriz offers the splendor of classic Persian palace carpets in the soft, cool palette of the finest decorative rugs.

A lovely scalloped medallion and cornerpieces comprises the main elements of the field on this exceptionally decorative Tabriz from Persia.

This richly patterned runner-like antique Tabriz is actually a wagireh or sampler for designing larger carpets.

This magnificent antique Tabriz from Persia takes us back to the great artistic achievements of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Antique Tabriz carpets like this are famed for their fidelity to earlier, classical Persian designs.

Antique Persian rugs like this lovely antique Tabriz rarely capture the precise detail and coloration of classical forerunners so effectively.

This sumptuous antique Tabriz recalls the great Persian court carpets of the seventeenth century.

The Herati pattern in the field of this exquisite antique Tabriz from Persia looks like a fine mesh of gold and lapis lazuli jewelry.

A fine mesh of classical Persian palmettes and vines unfolds across the rich tan field of this elegant antique Tabriz.

A classic Persian Herati pattern in shades of cocoa and sand unfolds in infinite repetition across the deep blue ground of this lush antiqueTabriz runner from Persia.

A rich classical Persian design of palmettes and vines unfolds rhythmically across the surface of this regal antique Tabriz from Persia.

  Following the typical geometric pattern of the Tabriz Persian design, this rug is composed of an endless field of medallions and floral designs.

A stunning design of swaying interlaced vines and palmettes repeats against the warm red field of this impressively elegant antique Persian Tabriz.

On this elegant antique Tabriz from Persia, a finely-detailed Herati pattern repeats with jewel-like precision.

The classic medallion pattern with finials and cornerpieces on this antique Tabriz from Persia is discernible amidst the rich floral detail.

A fine, soft blue radial trellis of vines and palmettes on a delicate salmon ground spreads out from the center of this elegant Tabriz from Persia.

On this unique decorative antique Tabriz carpet from Persia, a classic arabesque medallion design with cornerpieces unfolds in a sprawl of leafy vines and palmettes.

The field of this exquisitely detailed antique Tabriz carpet from Persia consists of a concentric series of hexagonal medallions.

 A complex Herati design in shades of tan and burgundy repeats in precise allover symmetry across the rich cocoa ground of this lovely antique Tabriz from Persia. 

This sumptuous antique Tabriz has a complex trellis design of palmettes and vines.

This elegant antique Tabriz runner from Persia is graced with a classic pattern of repeating medallions

A classic arabesque vinescroll unfolds as an allover pattern across the field of this lovely antique Tabriz from Persia.

The field of this magnificent antique Tabriz carpet from Persia has a grand, sweeping palmette design of classical Kerman derivation.

A staggered design of quatrefoil medallions and palmettes unfolds across the deep ivory ground on this lushly animated antique Tabriz from Persia.

For sheer harmony of graphic detail and overall grandeur, this antique Tabriz carpet from has no peers.

 A classical Persian medallion design unfolds with perfect elegance across the field of this outstanding antique Tabriz.

 A classic Persian ‘Herati’ pattern repeats with consummate precision and delicacy across the field of this fine antique Tabriz.

This magnificent antique silk Tabriz preserves the great Persian tradition of garden carpets.

 An allover Mina Khani or trellis design of slender, angular arabesques repeats rhythmically across the field of this lovely antique Tabriz.

 Touches of angularity enliven the floral drawing of this elegant, decorative Tabriz.  A star-like medallion

 A graceful allover design of palmettes and flowering vines spreads across the soft gold field of this charming antique Tabriz.

 A complex medallion with vase-like finials floats airily within a mesh of flowering vines and palmettes on this exquisitely delicate antique Tabriz.

This stunning antique Tabriz has a medallion design inspired by the court carpets of seventeenth-century Persia.

 This stunning is Tabriz is adapted from the world's oldest preserved carpet from Pazyryk.

This lovely antique Tabriz  is modeled on the classical garden carpets of Northwest Persia.

Rarely do antique Tabriz carpets approach classical forerunners as closely as this magnificent example.

This lush antique Tabriz from Persia is a brilliant homage to the grand tradition of Oriental rug design.

A classic Northwest Persian garden design in a compartment format unfolds majestically across the field of this lavish antique Tabriz.

This masterful antique Hajijalili Tabriz from Persia has a grand star medallion with cornerpieces in the classic Persian tradition.

This magnificent antique Tabriz silk rug from Persia almost has the effect pale gold jewels set with rubies.

A trellis design of flowers and large rosettes envelopes a small central medallion and cornerpieces on this lovely little antique Tabriz from Persia.

A lace-like Persian ‘Herati’ pattern repeats with consummate precision across the field of this exquisite antique Tabriz.

A grand scalloped medallion filled with a quatrefoil emits interlacing vines and palmettes on this arresting antique Tabriz.

This rug pays focal attention to diagonal space, not unlike our finest Moroccan rugs. Scorched flowers are housed in rhombic border gardens.

Antique Tabriz carpets like this are famed for their ability to evoke the great masterpieces of classical carpet weaving. 

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth century.This superb antique Tabriz has a design based on Classical Persian garden carpets.

This lush antique Persian Tabriz has a jewel-like scalloped medallion amidst a field of sinuous finely worked flowering vines.

Antique Kerman, Persia, circa 1900. The beauty of classical Persian carpets comes alive on this lush antique Kerman.

Four elaborate arabesque palmettes comprise the central medallion on this superior antique Tabriz.

Antique Tabriz, Persia, circa 1900. An exceptionally fine Herati pattern unfolds with meticulous precision across the field of this incomparable antique Tabriz.

True to the Tabriz tradition, this elegant antique Persian carpet utilizes an elegant design of classical derivation.

 A classic design of alternating golden Boteh bands graces the black background of this stately antique Tabriz Persian rug.  The floral nature of the

 This elegant antique Tabriz Persian rug hosts a finely detailed geometric floral pattern in the center field. 

This exquisite antique Tabriz preserves the design and technique of the great masterpieces of the Safavid dynasty.

On this stately antique Tabriz a scalloped oval medallion hovers amidst monumental cornerpieces.

This elegant Hajijallili Tabriz from Persia is a masterpiece of counterpoint in soft color and complex design.

This lovely antique silk Tabriz from Persia has an allover design of palmettes linked by a diagonal lattice of vines.

 This whimsical antique pictorial Tabriz Persian rug features a mesmerizing design.  Natural fauna fills

 Having a cream ground color with wedgewood blue, camel and salmon colors, this sophisticated and very finely woven Tabriz carpet is graced with superb, balanced drawing.

Vertical columns of spiral vinescrolls undulate across the deep blue field of this lush antique Tabriz from Persia.

This extraordinary antique Tabriz is based upon a classical Caucasian dragon rug of the seventeenth century.

  A complex ‘Mina Khani’ pattern of vines and palmettes unfolds in allover symmetry across the field of this supremely elegant antique Tabriz. A mesh of delicate

Antique Tabriz, Persia, circa 1900. This stunning antique Tabriz has a design adapted from classical Persian Kerman ‘Vase Carpets.’

On this elegant antique Tabriz carpet from Persia, a small ogival medallion is set against a pattern of Botehs or paisley forms.

The allover network design and a "Kufic" border on this antique extraordinary antique Tabriz are without parallel in Persian room-size rugs.

Radiating clusters of finely drawn palmettes form a delicate network across the sandy gold field of this elegant Tabriz from Persia.

 Tabriz carpets like this represent one of the oldest continuous weaving traditions In Persia.

The supremely elegant antique Tabriz from Persia is the woven embodiment of the romantic Persian notion of paradise the garden.

A fine lace-like ‘Herati’ pattern repeats with absolute precision across the rich chocolate ground of this lovely antique Tabriz.

Faded with age, a beautiful tan and brown layer of tangled floral designs fill the symmetrical guard border.

Antique Tabriz carpets like this descend from a tradition going back a thousand years.