Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug With Distressed Floral Play - Rug & Kilim

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Handwoven in wool, this oversized antique 11x17 Persian Tabriz rug dates to circa 1920–1940. The rug features an all-over floral … Read more Handwoven in wool, this oversized antique 11x17 Persian Tabriz rug dates to circa 1920–1940. The rug features an all-over floral design with scrolling arabesques, palmettes, and botanical motifs in aged ivory, taupe, walnut brown, faded gold, and powder blue tones.


On the Design:

The design reflects the remarkable sophistication associated with antique Tabriz weaving traditions, where highly disciplined floral ornamentation and architectural symmetry converge with exceptional refinement. Across the expansive field, intricate botanical motifs, scrolling vinery, and stylized palmettes unfold in a carefully balanced composition that achieves remarkable harmony through repetition, rhythm, and ornamental restraint. The spacious field arrangement allows the intricate drawing to emerge with graceful clarity while preserving the openness and elegance characteristic of distinguished Persian workshop carpets.

Particularly compelling is the rug’s softly distressed character and nuanced tonal palette. Warm ivory and parchment tones are beautifully softened by muted taupe, weathered walnut brown, faded gold, and subtle powder blue accents, creating an atmospheric depth throughout the composition. Areas of age-softened wear and gentle abrash lend the wool surface exceptional texture and visual movement while reinforcing the rug’s collected authenticity. The expansive border system introduces architectural balance and frames the floral interior with refined continuity, echoing the movement of the field without overwhelming it. Together, the luminous aged surface, restrained palette, and intricate floral artistry result in an oversized antique Persian Tabriz rug of timeless decorative sophistication equally suited to traditional and contemporary interiors alike.

Condition:

This oversized antique Persian Tabriz rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin See less