Persian Tabriz Floral Carpet - Fine Silk and Wool - Allover Design

Exquisite Persian Tabriz Floral Carpet

Name: Exquisite Persian Tabriz Floral Carpet
SKU: 2470
Availability: InStock

Rug #2470

Size: 310 x 200 cm / 10.2 x 6.6 ft

Handwoven in: Tabriz, Iran

Materials: Fine Kork Wool (Cashmere) and Silk

Design: Allover design, Floral

Age: Mid 20th Century

Category: Rugs & Carpets

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Persian Tabriz Floral Carpet – Fine Silk and Wool – Allover Design

Persian Tabriz carpet handwoven from fine silk and wool in Iran. The allover floral design emanates from the centre concentrically and is replete with bouquet motifs that are rendered delightfully life-like as they shimmer and catch the light. Light colour complexion with light mint blue field.

The city of Tabriz in Northwest Persia, was the earliest Capital of the Safavid Dynasty, (1502 – 1736), and has a known weaving history dating back to at least the Timurid dynasty of the 15th century and as such is most likely to have been the centre of carpet production longer than any other significant centre in Persia. Regarded as the ‘Golden Age ‘ of carpet making, the Safavid Shah’s were avid patrons of the arts in all subjects, and actively encouraged pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship and creativity. Tabriz led the way, and as a result of this long tradition, Persian Tabriz carpets, influenced by varying cultures over time display a huge repertoire of varying designs from ‘medallion’ to overall repeat patterns. The range of colours is seemingly endless, and the combination of colours used is always carefully considered to create the most harmonic and decorative end product. From these earlier times, these established traditions have continued through to the present day, and many exceptional Persian Tabriz carpets have been made closely based on the ‘original’ Safavid carpet designs. The weavers and Designers from Tabriz have always been inventive and adaptable to changing fashions and styles. The ‘revival’ of the hand-made Persian carpet industry towards the end of the 19th Century heralded the rebirth of woven Persian carpet art and since then Tabriz has been regarded as a major front runner in the creation of exceptionally beautiful, original or traditional styles of rug design.

For further information please contact us and our team will be pleased to assist you. All pieces in the collection are under the auspices of Essie Sakhai, one of the world’s foremost experts and collectors of fine handmade Persian rugs and carpets.

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