Antique Persian | #971116 | 8'6" X 14'7"

Antique Persian Tabriz Circa 1860
This antique Persian Tabriz carpet is unusual and rare for several reasons. Firstly, the sparkling white has been knotted in cotton contrasting both in texture and color with the closely clipped woolen pile. The use of white cotton to accent details only appears in Tabriz carpets of high quality. Nextly, the allover pattern is not symmetric but the vertical design axis has been shifted to the right exposing a more complete design section on the left. In the imagination the right hand section continues beneath the border. This clever conceit requires the viewer to imagine the infinite expanse of the pattern.

The borders frame the black field with a muted rust palmette main strip and floral minors. The contrast of saturated and mellow tonalities adds to the unusually eye catching overall effect.

About Tabriz Rugs

Tabriz rugs hail from the great weaving city of northwest Persia and span an extraordinary range of quality, from sturdy village pieces to some of the most finely knotted carpets ever produced. Designs include central medallions and all-over Herati patterns, frequently highlighted with silk. Tabriz's master-workshop tradition and high knot counts make its finest rugs true collector pieces. The city's versatility means a Tabriz can suit anything from a traditional study to a refined contemporary space.

Explore more Tabriz rugs at First Rugs, or visit our Acton or Boston SoWa showrooms.

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