Antique Blue Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'00 X 10'09

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61521 Antique Blue Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'00 x 10'09.

The Faded Azure Court: An Antique Persian Tabriz of Timeless Grace

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The Faded Azure Court: An Antique Persian Tabriz of Timeless Grace

From the illustrious looms of northwest Persia emerges this hand-knotted wool antique Tabriz rug, a masterwork of structure and soul. Distressed and softened through time’s gentle hand, it reveals a surface imbued with quiet grandeur — a patina that speaks not of age, but of endurance and cultivated taste. Each precious knot, drawn from centuries of weaving lineage, manifests the Tabriz artisan’s pursuit of perfection: discipline balanced by poetic flourish, geometry softened by grace. This is the language of Persian elegance — serene, symmetrical, and infinitely refined.

Across the exclusive field unfolds an allover Herati pattern, a lattice of interlacing diamonds, rosettes, and stylized fish motifs — symbols of prosperity, renewal, and flowing harmony. This rhythmic repetition, neither mechanical nor monotonous, evokes the calm precision of sacred architecture and the meditative repetition of Persian calligraphy. The exclusive composition draws the viewer inward, offering a sense of continuity and contemplation — a visual metaphor for order within beauty, serenity within abundance.

Encircling this exquisite work of art, a botanical border frames the field like the carved stone tracery of a Mughal courtyard, flanked by double lozenge and boteh guard bands that lend definition and balance. The boteh — an ancient motif representing the seed of life and eternal flame — whispers of Persia’s spiritual and artistic lineage, while the lozenges bring structure and symmetry, grounding the lavish intricacy within an ordered frame. The result is an extraordinary masterpiece where every flourish serves both form and philosophy.

To own this Tabriz is to possess not just a textile, but an heirloom of cultural prestige — a rare expression of Persian artistry distilled through centuries of refinement. The softened surface, with its nuanced abrash and time-worn radiance, transforms imperfection into poetry. In the world of fine interiors, this piece transcends trend or ornament — it is a woven testament to the enduring dialogue between craftsmanship and time, luxury and restraint, art and eternity.

Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash. Antique Wash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 08'00 x 10'09.
Pile Height: 0.32 of an inch.
Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century. See less