Large Antique Light Blue Allover Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920
This magnificent large antique Persian Tabriz rug presents the celebrated allover Herati pattern — one of the most enduring and technically demanding designs in the Persian carpet tradition — on a distinctive soft teal-blue ground of exceptional beauty. The expansive field is covered with the classic Herati format: a continuous lattice of diamond forms, each enclosing a central rosette surrounded by curving leaves, rendered in muted terracotta-orange, warm ivory, soft gold, and accents of deeper teal. The pattern is executed with the precision and density characteristic of the finest Tabriz workshop production, where the high knot count allows complex geometric and floral interlace to be rendered with extraordinary clarity. A wide ivory border carries a large-scale secondary floral arabesque with bold individual botanical forms that echo the field design while providing tonal relief. It is also a distinguished example of Tabriz rugs, a workshop tradition prized for clarity of drawing, refined structure, and sophisticated allover design.
The color relationship is one of the most sophisticated in antique Persian carpet design: the soft, slightly muted teal-blue ground — a tone that reads differently in natural and artificial light — is the perfect foil for the warm terracotta and ivory of the Herati pattern. The overall effect is one of refined, atmospheric beauty rather than bold chromatic assertion. Collectors drawn to this piece may also want to browse Persian rugs and antique rugs for similarly formal carpets with strong decorative and historical character.
This large Tabriz is ideally suited to a room of commensurate scale and quality. Its allover pattern and large format work best in a formal living room, a grand dining room, or a significant reception space where the full complexity of the Herati design can be appreciated. Its distinctive teal ground integrates beautifully with warm wood tones, antique ivory lacquer, and both period and contemporary furnishings. For broader guidance on how quality, condition, and composition affect an antique rug purchase, read our ultimate guide to buying antique rugs.
Nazmiyal’s antique Tabriz collection represents the full range of this celebrated workshop tradition, from the most formal medallion designs to the finest allover patterns. This teal-ground Herati example is among the most distinguished and collectible pieces in the group. If you need a different size or color, explore our custom rug service.
