LARGE VINTAGE PERSIAN TABRIZ MEDALLION RUG, IVORY & CRIMSON FIELD, HAND KNOTTED, 9.9 x 12.9 (297cm x 389cm)

Made In: Persia (Iran) – 26-326 

Style: Tabriz

Design: Floral Medallion

Exact Size: 9ft 9in x 12ft 9in, 93.2lbs (297cm x 389cm, 42.4kg)

Weave: 100% Hand Knotted

Pile: Wool (100%) – Full to Medium

Foundation: Cotton

Field Color: Salmon

Border Color: Salmon

$1,200.00

Condition/Description: A striking Persian Tabriz medallion carpet that is distinguished by its luminous ivory field framing and richly saturated crimson ground. This rug is 60+ years old and possesses a composition that immediately elevates any interior space. The rug centers on a finely articulated navy and ivory medallion, surrounded by an intricate network of scrolling floral vines and palmettes rendered with remarkable precision. The open ivory corner spandrels create visual lift and contrast, allowing the central field to breathe, which is a hallmark of more refined workshop design. The border system is equally sophisticated, featuring layered floral guard borders and a principal band of continuous vine work, creating a strong architectural frame that enhances the rug’s presence in a room. This piece strikes a rare balance between traditional Persian design and modern decorative appeal, making it highly versatile for both classic and transitional interiors. This rug was acquired from an established rug merchant. Clean and ready to be enjoyed. FLAT RATE SHIPPING OF $300.00 FOR THIS RUG WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Flat rate shipping is billed separately after the invoice has been paid. 9ft 9in x 12ft 9in, 93.2lbs (297cm x 389cm, 42.4kg) LOT REF 26-326

Tabriz rugs are Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz, in the Northwest part of Iran. It is one of the oldest rug weaving centers and makes a huge diversity of types of carpets. String materials are usually made of cotton, or silk which is used for very fine rugs. Tabriz has been a large and worldwide famous carpet making center in the Iran and the world. It played a significant role in development the rich traditions of the decorative and applied arts. Different types of carpets were made here, including pile and flat weave, with simple and complex composition. The carpet making art was passed on from generation to generation and was considered the most valued heirloom. The traditional topics for the Tabriz carpets are the ornamental patterns, with the following dominant background colors: cream, red or navy blue. The turanj in the center of the carpet is a symbol of the Moon, and the pattern formed by lozenges with the toothed leaves on the edges symbolizes the scales of the fish, which rise to the surface of the water at midnight to admire the Moon reflection. The origin of this composition dates back to the 9th-10th centuries. Often the topics for the Tabriz carpets are drawn from the works of the great Oriental poets. The carpets often depict the scenes of falconry or images of a ferocious lion. Well known are Tabriz carpet-pictures with images of fragments of palaces and mosques, scenes of battles. Often, in creation of this or that ornamental pattern carpet weavers were inspired by the hand-painted covers of ancient books.