Modern Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted Tabriz rug with a floral design on a red field. Accents of brown and beige throughout the piece.
1920s Indian Tabriz Antique Tabriz Rugs
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Modern Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted Tabriz rug with a floral design on a red field. Accents of brown and beige throughout the piece.
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Antique Tabriz Rug - Late of 19th Century Tabriz Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Tabriz Rug 247x355 cm (8,10 x 11,64 ft) Late of 19th Century Tabriz Rug, Antique Tabriz Rug From the mid-19th century, there was a revival in commercial carpet production in...
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Traditional Authentic Colorful Wool Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Persian Tabriz rugs are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and intricate designs, originating from the historic city of Tabriz in northwest Iran.
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Small antique tabriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century Tabriz rug with beautiful floral and a central medallion design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 3'11'' x 5'8''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 3'11'' x 5'8''.
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Late 19th century Persian Tabriz Rug in predominantly blues, with accents in cream and khaki Details rug no. 10797 size 14' 1" x 19' 7" (429 x 597 cm)
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Burnt Orange Hadj Jalili Tabriz Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Exquisite Tabriz rug showcasing a dense allover herati lattice design rendered in muted brick orange-red, ivory, celadon, and soft blues.
Wool, Silk
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Haji Jalili Tabriz rug is undeniably a work of art in Persian rug making.
Wool
Golden All Over Design Tabriz Rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
A finely detailed Tabriz rug featuring an allover design composed of densely interlaced floral motifs arranged in a precise, repeating lattice.
Wool, Silk
Antique Central Medallion Floral Tabriz Rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Antique Tabriz rug, likely from the early 20th century, in a large and desirable format.
Silk, Wool
Antique Light Celadon Tabriz Rug with Medallion and Pendants
Located in Milan, IT
This natural tonality is fairly rare to see on a antique Tabriz rug with a traditional medallion and pendants pattern.
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Antique Hand-Knotted Tabriz Rug – Persian Calligraphic Border
Located in New York, NY
This antique Tabriz rug is a striking example of Persian artistry, featuring an elaborate floral field in a deep rust-red hue, intricately woven with delicate ivory, soft blue, and m...
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Zabihi Collection Light Green Elegant Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug, predominantly pale green with hints of rose and brown outline accent colors Measures: 10'8'' x 14'10''.
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Antique All-Over Pattern Botanical Design Tabriz Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An antique fine Tabriz rug distinguished by a light rose background embellished by a botanical all-over pattern, framed by a wide white ground border.
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$14,000
W 84 in L 120 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug Gold & Beige Oriental Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Condition: This antique Persian Tabriz rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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Antique Hand-Knotted Tabriz Rug – Refined Persian Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
This antique Tabriz rug showcases a sophisticated floral and vine design, woven with a soft neutral palette of beige, taupe, ivory, and muted blue.
Wool
$38,000
W 144 in L 231 in
Oversized Distressed Antique Tabriz Rug in Floral Medallion Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating circa 1900-1920, this 12x19, oversized antique Persian Tabriz rug represents a truly distinguished addition to Rug & Kilim's antique colle...
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Antique Tabriz Rug 1.68m x 1.16m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Tabriz rug, woven circa 1900. The design features a large lozenge medallion on a soft blue field surrounded by an ivory border.
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Antique Tabriz Rug - Late of 19th Century Azerbaijan Tebriz Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Tabriz Rug 150x250 cm (4,92 x 8,20 ft) Late of 19th Century Azerbaijan Tabriz Rug From the mid-19th century, there was a revival in commercial carpet production in Azerbaija...
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$21,000
W 132 in L 174 in
Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Floral Arabesque Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Condition: This oversized antique Persian Tabriz rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin
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Antique Circa-1900 Handwoven Floral Burgundy-Red AuPersian Tabriz Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Persian Tabriz rugs are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and intricate designs, originating from the historic city of Tabriz in northwest Iran.
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Exquisite Late 19th Century Tabriz Rug from Persia, 9'6" x 11'7"
Located in Dublin, NH
Exquisite Antique Late 19th Century Tabriz Rug from Persia, 9'6" x 11'7" Additional Information: Dimensions: 9'6" x 11'7" Origin: Persia Period: Late 19th Century Condition: Very go...
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Antique Hand-Knotted Tabriz Rug – Persian Medallion Design
Located in New York, NY
A stunning piece of Tabriz artistry, this rug is a testament to centuries of weaving excellence.
Wool
$54,000
W 120 in L 216 in
Oversized Persian Tabriz Rug with Ivory and Blue Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Condition: This antique Persian Tabriz rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 11x16 antique rug is a monumental addition to Rug & Kilim’s Persian collection—a prestigious distressed Tabriz piece originating from Iran circa 1900-1920.
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Antique Tabriz Rug of Classic Design with a Central Medallion
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Tabriz rug of classic design with a central medallion on a very soft abrashed terracotta ground.
Wool
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 96.07 in L 131.5 in
Antique Tabriz Rug - Late of 19th Century Tebriz Rug in Good Condition
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Tabriz Rug 244x334 ft (8 x 10,95 ft) Late of 19th Century Tebriz Rug in Good Condition From the mid-19th century, there was a revival in commercial carpet production in Azer...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug Circa 1920 from Silk Road Rug Inc Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tabriz Rug 5304, Country of Origin: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1920 – Crafted in the cosmopolitan carpet-producing city of Tabriz, this lavish Polonaise-style antique rug showcases a m...
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$3,315
W 121.66 in L 159.06 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 1900s, Hand-Knotted Wool, 10.1' x 13.3' - 1C1209
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A magnificent antique Persian Tabriz rug from the early 1900s, representing over a century of Persian weaving excellence.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century room-size Persian Tabriz Carpet Details rug no. j4620 size 10' 3" x 13' 7" (312 x 414 cm)
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Antique Tabriz Rug 3'6'' x 13'9''
Located in New York, NY
Northwestern Persia This urban carpet clearly shows a Heriz influence, with its semi-geometric drawing of a buff octofoil medallion centred by a light blue concentric sub-medallion. ...
Silk
Antique Tabriz Rug 4'0'' x 5'0''
Located in New York, NY
Northwestern Persia This urban carpet clearly shows a Heriz influence, with its semi-geometric drawing of a buff octofoil medallion centred by a light blue concentric sub-medallion. ...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Tabriz Rug 4'3'' x 6'4''
Located in New York, NY
Northwestern Persia This urban carpet clearly shows a Heriz influence, with its semi-geometric drawing of a buff octofoil medallion centred by a light blue concentric sub-medallion. ...
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Antique Persian Tabriz Rug With Silk 3.8' x 6', 1920s - 2B74
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Persian Tabriz Portrait Rug, Circa 1920s This extremely rare and collectible antique Persian Tabriz rug from the 1920s is a remarkable piece of woven art.
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Persian Tabriz Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A set of Persian Tabriz scatter-size rugs from the early 20th Century.
Wool
$2,605
W 119.3 in L 158.67 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Allover Floral, c. 1920s, 9.11' x 13.2' - 1C1278
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A magnificent antique Persian Tabriz rug from the 1920s — hand-knotted in the great workshop tradition of Tabriz, northwestern Middle East, in the most prestigious format in the Tabr...
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Rare Early 20th Century German Tetex Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and wonderful early 20th century German Tetex rug with a traditional Tabriz pattern containing myriad trees-of-life patterns woven in a rainbow of colors including violet, gol...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Room Size Worn Antique Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Room size Persian Tabriz worn rug with a small light blue central medallion on a herati design wheat ground.
Wool
Antique Chinese Tabriz Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77435 antique Antique Chinese Palace rug with Persian Tabriz style. With timeless appeal, refined colors, and architectural design elements, this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Pe...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Wool, Distressed, 116.4\" x 93.6\", 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous distressed tabriz
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Antique 19th Century Large Carpet Tabriz Rug wool hand knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare, large Tabriz carpet. Size: 380 cm x 300 cm.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Square pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug Size: 17" x 18".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Tabriz rug, dating back to circa 1900, is a distinguished piece from Doris Leslie Blau, renowned for its exceptional collection of antique and vintage rugs.
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Early 20th Century Antique Tabriz Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Tabriz rug with a red field and blue accents with a medallion design in the center, circa 1920 This rug measures 11' 7" x 15' 11".
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Zabihi Collection Brown Persian Tabriz Pictorial Horse Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Tabriz rug with a Persian man riding on his horse. 4' x 5'8''
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Tabriz rug with a traditional medallion and border design in autumn colors Measures: 4'7'' x 6'.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Rug In Warm Tan - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tabriz rugs are widely known for their diversity.
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Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
The antique Persian Tabriz rug (circa 1920s) hand-knotted with high-quality wool, it demonstrates the fine craftsmanship typical of Tabriz weavings.
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Antique Persian Tabriz Large Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s large room size Persian Tabriz rug with an all-over design with light blue and cream accents on a butter color ground Measures: 11'4'' x 14'.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Blue Orange Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug in orange,and blue with accents in ivory and brown.
Wool
Tabriz Carpet with Allover Herati and Palmette Design
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted Persian (Tabriz rug) - early 1900s
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Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Paisley Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug with a repetitive small paisley design on a light color field. accents in light blue and red Details rug no. 9191 size 4' 9" x 7' 10" (145 x...
Wool
$38,000
W 108 in L 163 in
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tabriz rugs are widely known for their diversity, as they can range from flat to high pile weaves.
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Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug in blue-green, beige and brown. Measures: 4.6'' x 6.2''.
Wool
$2,003Sale Price|20% Off
W 45.28 in L 64.97 in
Persian Tabriz Wool Rug in Yellow Tones 65 x 45.3 Inches
Located in Lisbon, PT
Authentic 19th-century Persian Tabriz rug, handwoven in Turkey with high-quality wool in warm yellow tones.
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Tabriz rug in light blue and light yellow Measures: 4'5''' x 6'.
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Zabihi Collection Light Green Antique Persian Tabriz Room Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug Measures: 8'6'' x 11'4''.
Wool
Tabriz Rugs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tabriz rugs can be found in limitless designs. Most Tabriz rugs have a powerful red or blue with contrasting ivory background.
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Fine Antique Tabriz Rug
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine antique Tabriz rug dating from circa 1920, with beautiful colors.
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug P2588
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
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Antique 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Tabriz rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
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Antique Small Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful hand-knotted small antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz rug. It has an intricate pattern on an open field in coral color background.
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Tabriz rug, circa 1900.
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Antique 19th Century Persian Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian silk Tabriz rug. Contact dealer.
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Antique Oversize 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Tabriz rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique late 19th century Persian Tabriz rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Antique 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique 19th century Persian Tabriz rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Silk Tabriz rug, circa 1900.
Silk
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Azerbaijan carpets / Iranian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in north west of I...
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Pictorial Tabriz Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian pictorial Tabriz rug, circa 1900. This rug displays an Omar Khayyam poem.
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Azerbaijan carpets / Iranian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in north west of I...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Azerbaijan carpets / Iranian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in North West of I...
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Persian Tabriz Rug with Abrash, circa 1900
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Tabriz rug circa 1900 Measures: 12' 6" x 17' 6" Hand-knotted wool pile with abrash, cotton foundation Field: Chickpea Border: Brown Accent: Gray, Light-Blue
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Room Size AntiqueHand Knotted Wool Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a very beautiful and unique hand-knotted antique Persian Tabriz rug. It measures 7' x 10' 10'' made of wool pile and cotton foundation.
Wool
Antique Hand Knotted Wool Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rug is a fantastic example of the late 19th century Persian Tabriz rug attributed to Haji Jalili.
Wool
Large Antique Hand Knotted Wool Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fantastic large antique Persian Tabriz rug in a detailed traditional floral design.
Wool
Exceptional Antique 19th Century Persian Hadji Jalili Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique 19th century Persian Hadji Jalili Tabriz rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Fine Persian Tabriz Rug with Bird Motif, circa 1900
Located in Northridge, CA
Fine Persian Tabriz rug with bird motif circa 1900 Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 9" Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation Field: Navy-blue Border: Rust-red Accent: Li...
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Handwoven Antique Persian Tabriz Rug circa 1920 - FREE SHIPPING
Located in Dallas, TX
Handwoven antique Persian Tabriz rug with a stylized flower and geometric motif on a shrimp colored field and blue border accented in shades of ivory, brown, amber, teal and sand.
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Elegant Antique Tabriz Rug, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique Tabriz rug, 19th century. This Tabriz carpet was hand-woven in 1890, though its ties together a thousand years of history and art with its traditional creamy backgrou...
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Room Size Antique Hand Knotted Wool Teal Red Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rug is a beautiful example of the early 20th century hand-knotted Persian Tabriz rugs.
Wool
Antique Hand Knotte Room Size Wool Gold Red Navy Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an elegant hand-knotted room size antique Persian Tabriz rug with a intricate detailed traditional floral design.
Wool
Fine Tabriz rug
Located in London, GB
The city of Tabriz in North West Persia has been a major centre of rug weaving since the 14th Century.
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug
By Narvani
Located in RÉDING, FR
An exquisite antique Tabriz Persian rug, circa 1920, of exceptional design.
Wool
Fine Tabriz rug
Located in London, GB
The city of Tabriz in North West Persia has been an important centre of rug weaving since the 14th Century.
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Item #112
Wool
Unavailable
W 92.92 in L 125.2 in
Tabriz Rug with Vibrant Colors and Much Apple Green Stylized Des, 1920s-1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Tabriz rug dating from 1920s-1930s with an overall stylized geometrical design of palmettes, leaves and flower heads, vibrant light colors with much apple green framed by a mid-blue ...
Wool
Unavailable
W 92.92 in L 125.2 in
Tabriz Rug with Vibrant Colors and Much Apple Green Stylized Des 1920s-1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Tabriz rug dating from 1920s-1930s with an overall stylized geometrical design of palmettes, leaves and flowerheads, vibrant light colors with much apple green framed by a mid-blue l...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A blue and salmon antique Persian rug with an all-over Tabriz design. Measures: 110" x 147".
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a signed antique hand-knotted Persian rug from the infamous city of Tabriz in northwest Iran.
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Even colors and wear. Vintage rugs are made by hand over the course of months, sometimes years.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: 1910 Pile: Low Wear Notes: 2-3 Material: Wool on Cotton Vintage rugs are made by hand over the course of months, sometimes years. Their imperfections and wear are ev...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand woven in Northern Persia circa 1900. A city of Tabriz workshop weaving of fine quality. Construction: All wool pile on a cotton foundation, depressed warp weave using Persian...
Wool
Antique Tabriz rug / carpet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful antique Tabriz with deep blue allover pattern/brown border. Accents in light blue.
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Item #110
Wool
Room Size Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful rug is a hand-knotted antique Hadji Jalili rug from Tabriz in northwest Iran.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a large room size antique hand knotted rug from the city of Tabriz in northwest Iran (Persian).
Wool
Red and Yellow Large Antique Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic red field with yellow corners central medallion Persian Tabriz carpet. Yellow is uncommon for a Tabriz, but I could never say that it clashes with the style. The large centra...
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Square Antique Hand Knotted Wool Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique hand knotted rug from the city of Tabriz in northwest Iran (Persian) that has been antique washed for softer tones.
Wool
Fine Early Hadji Jalili Tabriz Rug, c. 1890
By Hadji Jalili
Located in London, GB
Antique Tabriz carpets are distinguished by their fine weaves and remarkable adherence to the traditions of Classical Persian rug design.
Wool
Unavailable
W 92 in L 114 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Navy Field, All over Pattern, Natural Distress
Located in Birmingham, AL
7’8 x 9’7 There are so many Persian rugs being faux distressed and the 'look' is ever popular.
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Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug, silver blue
Wool
Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug, shades of brown
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Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug, blue, cream, brown
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Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug, browns, red, blue, gold
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Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug, tan, brown, navy blue, green
Wool
Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug, dark red, shades of brown
Wool
Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug, teal with thin brown border
Wool
Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug, multi-color (blues, yellows, reds)
Wool
Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug, brown, blue, white, dark tan
Wool
Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug, multi-color: black, blue, red, gold
Wool, Cotton
Tabriz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Tabriz rug; shades of brown, shades of blue
Wool, Cotton
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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