Antique Tabriz Rug

About the Item

An exquisite antique Tabriz Persian rug, circa 1920, of exceptional design. One of a kind framed with poetic calligraphy of the famous poet: "Omar Khayyam". Woven rug with very fine detail and beautiful color coordination. An extraordinary blend of "garden of paradise" motifs in its center framed by beautiful Persian poetry by Omar Khayyam masterfully written on all sides. The rug is hand woven with the finest quality of workmanship and technique of a master weaver from Northwest Persia, city of Tabriz. The weaver signed his masterpiece "Eyuni" with the greatest humility at the top of the carpet. The poems of Omar Khayyam in this mat are selective verses from three famous poems by him. Below is the reference of his poems in this mat : *Drinking wine and being happy is my religion. To be free from any faith or blasphemy is my religion. I said to the bride of life, what is your dowry. Your happiness is my dowry, she answered. Shame on the heart that knows no pain. *A heart that is not madly in love with attractive beauty. A day spent without being in love, is one more worthless day than can be imagined. *Have a glass of wine that eliminates prejudice and discrimination. One who eliminates division among all nations. ..Don't stop a potion that makes a thousand problems go away in a single drop. Size : 380 x 260 cm Conditions : Low wool, heavy wear, visible over much of the rug. A restoration visible at the top left of the carpet as well as 3 stains, one of which is more marked than the other two. Arrested fringes, a small lack of fringe. Edges redone. Worn carpet but no lack or hole. The wear is not very visible when looking at the rug as a whole (due to the thoroughness and the number of patterns that make up the rug). It also remains very well preserved and solid. Additional photos on request

Similar to:

Narvani (Designer)

Dimensions:

Width: 102.37 in (260 cm)Length: 149.61 in (380 cm)

Style:

Tabriz (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Woven

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1920

Condition:

Replacements made: A small restoration visible at the top right of the rug, the wool is different in the red. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Conditions: Low wool, heavy wear, visible over much of the rug. A restoration visible at the top left of the carpet as well as 3 stains, one of which is more marked than the other two. Arrested fringes, a small lack of fringe. Edges redone.

Seller Location:

RÉDING, FR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU7038230832862

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