Pasargad Fine Persian Square Tabriz Silk & Wool Rug

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Exceptional piece! One of the best rugs that we have ever curated for our one-of-a-kind Persian rug collection. It would … Read more Exceptional piece! One of the best rugs that we have ever curated for our one-of-a-kind Persian rug collection. It would not be a lie to say that they don’t make rugs like these anymore. With a high 300 kpsi, this rug reflects the time-honored weaving tradition of the region with high quality craftsmanship that have made Tabriz rugs so popular across the ages. An heirloom you can bequeath to your posterity. The pile is a combination of high-quality wool and silk. The natural wool adds not only years to the rug, but also provides dirt-repellent qualities and thermal insulation. The silk, on the other hand, provides a unique shine to the rug which seems to transform when viewed from different angles. The rug features the quintessential Mahi pattern with a simple medallion pattern that starts at the center of the rug and grows outwards. This part represents the concentric circles formed by dropping a pebble into a still pond.

Story Behind the Art:

Mahi Tabriz are by far the most sought after and traditional of Tabriz rugs. There are three main parts to this pattern, the overarching pattern, the detailed field pattern, and the border. Each has its own story. The overarching design is a simple medallion pattern that starts in the center of the rug and emanates outward. This part of the design represents the concentric circles formed by dropping a pebble into a still pond. The more detailed field design, Mahi Tabriz uses a traditional Herati, or “fish”, pattern. This consists of a diamond with four opposing oak leaves. Continuing out from the oak leaves, the design repeats itself with the leaves mirroring their image around a small flower. This pattern represents a fisherman in his boat and two fish swimming around the reflection of the moon. The third and final part of the design is the border, which can vary from one Mahi to the next, but most commonly uses the Sammovar pattern. Sometimes called the “Turtle and Crab” border, this border uses large floral motifs that look like and represent a swimming sea turtle and a crab’s claws. See less