Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug - 10'00 x 13'03

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75612 Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 10'00 x 13'03. A marvel of woven poetry, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz rug … Read more 75612 Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 10'00 x 13'03. A marvel of woven poetry, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz rug is a luminous testament to the majesty of Persian textile artistry. Rendered in a rare and resplendent burnt orange field, the rug pulses with warmth and vibrancy, conjuring visions of saffron-hued courtyards at twilight and sun-drenched gardens whispered through centuries of tradition. Its allover floral composition is not merely decorative but symbolic—a floral symphony of lotus blossoms, peonies, lilies, tulips, and pomegranate flowers, each motif speaking to rebirth, abundance, and divine beauty.

Interlaced with this opulent botanical ballet are splay palmettes, rosettes, leafy tendrils, and signature cloudband motifs, all unfurling across the field in rhythmic elegance. These elements, emblematic of celestial harmony and imperial refinement, evoke a spiritual serenity while grounding the piece in the meticulous legacy of elite Tabriz master weavers. The flowing vinery and stylized florals mirror the natural cycles of the Persian garden—a motif deeply rooted in both poetic and spiritual symbolism. The composition is symmetrical yet spontaneous, an artistic paradox that only the most skilled artisans can achieve.

The rug’s structural brilliance is anchored by a majestic elaborate border, flanked with triple inner and outer floral meander guard bands. This framing echoes the grandeur of ancient Persian palace architecture—ornate, protective, and proportionally perfect. The contrast between the warm orange field and the cool ivory and aquamarine tones of the border enhances the rug’s visual rhythm, inviting the eye to journey inward and outward in meditative repetition. Every corner, every flourish, is intentional—a manifestation of patience, purpose, and ancestral devotion.

To acquire this exquisite masterpiece is to inherit more than a decorative treasure; it is to own a work of living history, one that whispers the stories of artisans who viewed weaving as a sacred act. Its one-of-a-kind palette, exceptional craftsmanship, and symbolic richness position it not only as a luxury acquisition but as a cultural heirloom—a precious legacy for the discerning collector who values beauty with meaning, rarity with responsibility, and art with soul.

Abrash. Antique Wash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Iran (Persia).
Pile Height: 0.17 of an inch.
Measures: 10'00 x 13'03.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century. See less