A rare Tabriz Persian rug. Sourced from my comprehensive catalogues of current and past auction items.
The History of Tabriz:
Tabriz is one of the world's oldest and best known rug-weaving centres. It has a long and storied history dating back more than 1000 years. The Safavid Dynasty, 1499-1722, was the golden era of Tabriz rug-weaving. The Safavids established the first royal rug-workshop in the city and encouraged it to become the centre of the Persian rug trade. Many contemporary Tabriz rugs are woven in the style set by the Safavid rulers centuries ago. The master-weavers of Tabriz are known to take great pride in their work and it's common for them to sign their best rugs. While signatures can be found on rugs from other cities, the Tabriz are reputed to be of the finest quality. Most Tabriz rugs are woven with a combination of wool and silk. The finest are made on a foundation of silk and incorporate 18 or 24 karat gold thread into their designs. It's common for them to have a very high KPSI, often 300 to 800 knots per square inch.
Description of Tabriz Style:
Tabriz Persian rugs are hand-woven in Tabriz. The city is the most prolific of all Persian rug-making centres and is known for the high quality of its rugs. Most are woven on a base of fine cotton, but some are made on silk. There are many Tabriz rug designs, but the typical patterns feature dense floral motifs, large palmettes, vases, hunting scenes or other pictorial elements in the field. There can be a medallion and sometimes geometric designs are also seen. There are many sub-styles of Tabriz rugs. Mahi has coordinated borders and subdued tones. Naqsheh features many shades of pink on beige and sometimes black. The finest Mahis and Naqshehs are woven with Kurk wool and their highlights are outlined in silk. Tabatabaie rugs feature wild and beautiful designs in tones of orange, lemony-green and beige.
Please note the original dimensions of this rug. Although supplied as modifiable, over stretching may distort the pattern. Also note that as a representation of a handmade product it may have less than perfect linage. This part of the beauty of such a rug.
Should you wish to visit my shop “Parliament Rugs of London” Please use SLurl located on the left of this listing.
I hope you enjoy this rug as much as enjoyed finding it. Should you have any questions please IM me inworld.
See item in Second Life