Antique Tabriz Royal Quality Hand-Knotted Persian Rug

Lot No.: 387

Type: Antique Tabriz

Origin: Northwest Persia

Size: 397 X 300 cm (Approximately 156.3 X 118.1 inch)

Age: Mid 20th Century

Knots: 8 x 8 = 64 knots per sq cm

Condition: Excellent/ Royal Quality. Ready to use

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Description

Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of antique 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. Antique Tabriz rugs 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,