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Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province in northwestern Iran, is one of Persia’s great historic centres of carpet weaving. What is most notable in the Tabriz school of rugs is the extraordinary variety of styles, a reflection of the creativity and liberty with which the city’s tasteful designers approach their work. There is a respect for inherited patterns, but also the confidence to reinterpret them, giving each piece its own personality.
For centuries, Tabriz was an important meeting point along the Silk Roads, connecting the Persian world with the Caucasus, Anatolia and markets farther west. Its great bazaar brought together people, goods and ideas from different cultures. Perhaps this long history of exchange helps explain something of the richness and mysterious depth of its patterns, where a familiar flower or a flowing vine can become part of a much larger visual story.
The rug here is a beautiful example. Its rich red field gives life to an intricate arrangement of flowers, curling leaves and generous palmettes. A navy medallion, delicately outlined in ivory, draws the eye towards the centre, while the broad navy border brings the whole composition together. Small touches of green, pale blue and ochre add another layer of beauty, revealing themselves as one looks more closely. There is an abundance of detail, yet the balance of the drawing gives each element its place.
With its generous proportions, amazing colours and superb pattern, this is a carpet that can give a room both splendour and character. It brings together the imagination of the designer and the care and honesty of the weaving. Such a piece could become the charm of an interior, offering the pleasure of discovering something new in its details and inviting conversation about the beautiful culture behind the rug.
Size: 409 × 296 cm
Origin: Tabriz, Persia
Palette: P105
Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province in northwestern Iran, is one of Persia’s great historic centres of carpet weaving. What is most notable in the Tabriz school of rugs is the extraordinary variety of styles, a reflection of the creativity and liberty with which the city’s tasteful designers approach their work. There is a respect for inherited patterns, but also the confidence to reinterpret them, giving each piece its own personality.
For centuries, Tabriz was an important meeting point along the Silk Roads, connecting the Persian world with the Caucasus, Anatolia and markets farther west. Its great bazaar brought together people, goods and ideas from different cultures. Perhaps this long history of exchange helps explain something of the richness and mysterious depth of its patterns, where a familiar flower or a flowing vine can become part of a much larger visual story.
The rug here is a beautiful example. Its rich red field gives life to an intricate arrangement of flowers, curling leaves and generous palmettes. A navy medallion, delicately outlined in ivory, draws the eye towards the centre, while the broad navy border brings the whole composition together. Small touches of green, pale blue and ochre add another layer of beauty, revealing themselves as one looks more closely. There is an abundance of detail, yet the balance of the drawing gives each element its place.
With its generous proportions, amazing colours and superb pattern, this is a carpet that can give a room both splendour and character. It brings together the imagination of the designer and the care and honesty of the weaving. Such a piece could become the charm of an interior, offering the pleasure of discovering something new in its details and inviting conversation about the beautiful culture behind the rug.
Size: 409 × 296 cm
Origin: Tabriz, Persia
Palette: P105
