Fine Antique Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug

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An early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug, the persimmon field with an allover trellis of palmettes and architectural vinery issuing … Read more An early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug, the persimmon field with an allover trellis of palmettes and architectural vinery issuing delicate floral tracery vines surrounding a central medallion containing a yellow-green centerpiece ringed by palmettes within a cloudband and cartouche border.


A refined palette reliant on copper tones, terracotta and ivory, with shades of blue and subtle touches of gold, green and salmon are prevalent in antique Persian rugs. Some extremely luxurious Tabriz antique kilim rugs and carpets were woven in silk. Haji Jalili, master weaver of the Qajar era is renowned for producing some of the most superlative oriental Tabriz rugs. Within the span of nineteenth century decorative arts, it is still generally acknowledged that the finest antique Tabriz carpets and rugs are unsurpassed for both quality and beauty. See less