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This beautiful Tabriz carpet carries the signature of one of the most respected names associated with fine Persian carpet design — the Alabaf workshop. The design of this piece is attributed to the celebrated designer Haji Mehdi Alabaf (RIP), whose work became well known in Iran for its artistic imagination and exceptional craftsmanship.
Woven in Tabriz around the 1970s, the carpet is extremely fine and executed with remarkable technical precision. The pile is made of high-quality wool woven on a silk foundation, giving the rug both clarity of design and a refined texture.
All colours used in the carpet are derived from vegetable materials and traditional natural dyes. These dyes create subtle tonal variations throughout the field, producing a depth and richness that cannot be achieved with synthetic colours. The unusual background colour and the delicate transitions between shades give the piece a distinctive and lively appearance.
The composition itself is highly artistic. Rather than following the strictly formal symmetry often seen in carpets from cities such as Kashan or Isfahan, Tabriz carpets frequently display a more painterly and imaginative approach. Designers in Tabriz have long been known for emphasising aesthetic expression, storytelling, and colour harmony.
In this case, the design evokes a peaceful natural landscape filled with birds, flowing water, and plant forms. The imagery creates a calm and contemplative atmosphere, making the carpet not only a decorative element but also a visual narrative.
Beyond its beauty, the carpet also reflects the long artistic heritage of Tabriz, one of the oldest cultural centres of Iran and at times a capital of the Persian Empire. The city has long been renowned for producing some of the most artistic and technically accomplished carpets in the Persian tradition.
With its fine weave, rare colour palette, silk foundation, and the artistic vision of Haji Mehdi Alabaf, this carpet represents an exceptional example of late 20th-century Tabriz craftsmanship. It is both a striking decorative piece and a valuable collector’s rug.
Material: Fine wool pile on silk foundation
Origin: Tabriz, Iran
Designer: Haji Mehdi Alabaf
Age: Circa 1970s
This beautiful Tabriz carpet carries the signature of one of the most respected names associated with fine Persian carpet design — the Alabaf workshop. The design of this piece is attributed to the celebrated designer Haji Mehdi Alabaf (RIP), whose work became well known in Iran for its artistic imagination and exceptional craftsmanship.
Woven in Tabriz around the 1970s, the carpet is extremely fine and executed with remarkable technical precision. The pile is made of high-quality wool woven on a silk foundation, giving the rug both clarity of design and a refined texture.
All colours used in the carpet are derived from vegetable materials and traditional natural dyes. These dyes create subtle tonal variations throughout the field, producing a depth and richness that cannot be achieved with synthetic colours. The unusual background colour and the delicate transitions between shades give the piece a distinctive and lively appearance.
The composition itself is highly artistic. Rather than following the strictly formal symmetry often seen in carpets from cities such as Kashan or Isfahan, Tabriz carpets frequently display a more painterly and imaginative approach. Designers in Tabriz have long been known for emphasising aesthetic expression, storytelling, and colour harmony.
In this case, the design evokes a peaceful natural landscape filled with birds, flowing water, and plant forms. The imagery creates a calm and contemplative atmosphere, making the carpet not only a decorative element but also a visual narrative.
Beyond its beauty, the carpet also reflects the long artistic heritage of Tabriz, one of the oldest cultural centres of Iran and at times a capital of the Persian Empire. The city has long been renowned for producing some of the most artistic and technically accomplished carpets in the Persian tradition.
With its fine weave, rare colour palette, silk foundation, and the artistic vision of Haji Mehdi Alabaf, this carpet represents an exceptional example of late 20th-century Tabriz craftsmanship. It is both a striking decorative piece and a valuable collector’s rug.
Material: Fine wool pile on silk foundation
Origin: Tabriz, Iran
Designer: Haji Mehdi Alabaf
Age: Circa 1970s