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Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. But they cannot be distinguished by any particular pattern or by their coloration. The city of Tabriz, in northwest Iran / Persia , was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty, and it can claim to have been a center of carpet production longer than any other city in Iran. Consequently, it is not surprising that the carpets woven there have been able to preserve the highest technical standards and the most varied repertoire. Tabriz rugs and carpets offer classical medallion designs and a host of allover patterns as well in every color imaginable, from brilliant rich tones to soft pastels. What sets them apart from other Persian rugs is their quality.
Tabriz is the capital of Azerbaijan, a province in the north of Iran. It has survived repeated destruction by numerous earthquakes and invasions by the Mongols, Tamerlane, Ottomans and Afghans, as well as two Russian occupations. During the late 19th century three Persian master-weavers, Haji Jalili, Sheik Safi and Kurban Dai contributed to Tabriz’s revival and Tabriz rug merchants began exporting Persian rugs to Western markets on a large scale. There is no traditional color scheme and the variety of color is limitless, ranging from rich jewel tones to subtle pastels. Tabriz rugs are precisely drawn and executed with care making them extremely popular among designers.
Antique Tabriz rugs have been sought after by rug aficionados for decades. They are not only one of the finest groups of Persian rugs to have been produced in Persia they are extremely decorative as well.
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Featured Tabriz Rugs And Antique Persian Tabriz Carpets:
Woven with a subtle combination of timeless colors, this
elegant rug highlights a number of classic Persian elements adapted by weavers in Tabriz.
This lush antique Tabriz from Persia is a brilliant homage to the grand tradition of
Oriental rug design.
A classic arabesque vinescroll unfolds as an allover pattern across the field of this lovely antique Tabriz from Persia.
This antique Tabriz has a wonderful large-scale design. Its round floral medallion blends seamlessly with
A classic Persian ‘Herati’ pattern repeats with consummate precision and delicacy across the field of this fine antique Tabriz.
The spectacular antique Tabriz is inspired by classical Persian garden carpets of the eighteenth century.
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.
This stunning antique Tabriz has a medallion design inspired by the court carpets of seventeenth-century Persia.
The supremely elegant antique Tabriz from Persia is the woven embodiment of the romantic Persian notion of paradise the garden.
The Haji Jalili workshop is world renowned for producing the finest pieces in Persia.
