Tabrīz rugs and carpets are named for their place of origin — the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz). To collectors of antique and vintage Persian carpets and rugs, it is one of history’s best-known hubs for textiles and other handicrafts. Tabriz is among the most populous cities in Iran and home to a rich tradition of hand-knotted rugs. The region’s weavers and their craft flourished under the Safavid dynasty between the 12th and 16th centuries after the Safavids wrested control of the city from the Turks.
Aside from asymmetrical knots, the characteristics of antique Tabriz rugs and carpets include intricate patterns and designs woven from silk and wool. (Antique rugs are primarily woven from the latter.) Like Turkish rugs, Tabriz and other Persian rugs often reflect the region where they were made and typically feature floral and garden motifs with bold maroon, gold and red palettes. The most iconic motif found in Tabriz rugs is a central medallion that radiates outward into other star-shaped pendants and cartouches, with quarter medallions positioned on the corners, while special variations feature curling arabesque floral motifs and hunting scenes. There are rich hues of ivory, copper, terracotta and burgundy with complementing highlights of navy blue and deep green.
While weavers traditionally rely on their fingers to produce the knots in Persian rugs and carpets, local weavers in Tabriz utilize a knife with a buttonhook-like projection to increase their speed. Some of the region’s artisans have set records for weaving faster than one knot per second. These rugs feature an integration of knots that are both Persian and Turkish in origin, and have a double weft made with cotton, wool or silk and cotton warps. This unique process makes these textiles the product of one of the finest and most delicate rug-making traditions in the world.
Tabriz carpets, along with other types of Persian rugs, have experienced a contemporary revival in the past few decades and are a coveted and distinctive piece of craftsmanship in many homes and other interior spaces.
Find a collection of antique and vintage Tabriz rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.
The Crimson Garden: An Antique Persian Mashhad Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79691 Antique Persian Mashhad Rug, 03'05 x 12'01. The Crimson Garden: An Antique Persian Mashhad Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Mashhad rug...
Wool
$911Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Zoroastrian Faded Design Rustic Feel Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
$683Sale Price|25% Off
3'2"x11' Blush Red Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz with Flower Medallions, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Wide Runner, Orient...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Bolster size Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Bolster size Pillow made from a 19th-century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 12" x 20".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$2,082Sale Price|20% Off
7'9"x10' Red Broken & Erased Persian Tabriz Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Persian Tabriz Influence Design, Wool & Silk, Tone on Tone, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
Wool
$710Sale Price|20% Off
Ash Gray Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Worn Down Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
Vintage Wool & Silk Chinese Tabriz Rug with European Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78285 Vintage Wool & Silk Chinese Tabriz rug with European Cottage Style 9'08 x 13'05. Ornate details and effortless beauty with romantic connotations, this hand knotted wool and sil...
Wool, Silk
Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Tabriz Room Size Wool Area Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage hand knotted room Size Persian Tabriz wool area rug Procured from a $25M West Palm Beach estate Pakistan, Late 20th century Beautiful traditional floral d...
Wool
6'2"x6'2" Blue Tone On Tone Tabriz with Leaf Motifs Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Berry Blue, Tone On Tone, Tabriz with All Over Leaf Motifs, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
Wool
$552Sale Price|20% Off
Ivory Hand Knotted Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Worn Wool Distressed Look Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
$760Sale Price|25% Off
3'2"x5'2" Blue Tabriz Design Aryana Collecion Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Imperial Blue, Tabriz Design, Aryana Collecion, Vegetable Dyes, Soft Pile, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile heigh...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Decorative Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Square-size pillow made from an antique mahal ug. Zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 22'' x 22''. item p5178
Wool, Cotton
2'5"x7'6" Hazelnut Brown Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Hazelnut Brown, Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz with Fish Mahi All Over Geometric Herat Design, Worn and Distressed, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug ...
Wool
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage silk Kashmir rug with nice design with grids representing different designs with mihrabs, stylized flowers, trees and gardens, each with a different color; ver...
Cotton, Silk
Zabihi Collection Set of Antique Senneh Rug Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Sennneh Rug Pillows. 16'' x 24'' Details rug nos. p5209 p5211
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Beautiful Vintage Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkish silk Kayseri rug with nice floral design and beautiful colors with a green field color, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cot...
Silk
Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
Indo-Tabriz area rugs are hand-knotted rugs with traditional designs and rich color palettes. They are known for their quality, durability, and diverse patterns. This stunning carpet...
Wool
$608Sale Price|20% Off
2'6"x11'5" Brown Vintage Tebraz Paisley Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Copper Brown, Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz with Paisley Repetitive Intricate Pattern, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Fragment, Runner, Oriental Rug Prim...
Wool
Incredible Vintage Egyptian Silk Tabriz-Style Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage Egyptian Tabriz patterned woven in100% silk with a beautiful central multi-lobed floral medallion woven in pink gold, indigo, crimson, and natural colored silk....
Silk
The Paradise Pavilion: Antique Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Imperial Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
79714 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'07 x 11'10. The Paradise Pavilion: An Antique Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Imperial Splendor. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug ...
Wool
19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )
Wool
The Timeless Garden: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Imperial Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79511 Sage-Gray Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 08'01 x 08'01. This hand knotted wool and silk vintage Chinese Tabriz rug embodies a rare convergence of imperial refinement and poetic sy...
Wool, Silk
9x12 Red & Navy Premium Traditional Oriental Hand-Knotted Rug (P-1174)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
9x12 Blue Persian Mina Khani Style Wool Hand-Knotted Rug (G-13320)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
The Noble Reverie: A Late 19th Century Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79711 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10'02 x 13'07. The Noble Reverie: A Late 19th Century Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Grandeur. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug from th...
Wool
Djoharian Collection Farshchian Rug Wall Hanging Rug Tapestry hand-knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Original and authentic hand-knotted rug after Mahmoud Farshchian - Wall Hanging Rug Tableau Tapestry, very fine Timeless luxury rug, hand-knotted in a very fine knot density made of...
Wool
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Blue Border Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Persian Tabriz rug. Measures: 17" x 19".
Cotton, Foam, Wool
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Hand-Woven Indian Oushak Area Rug in Khaki, Gray and Taupe Tones 8'1 x 12'2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-Woven Indian Oushak Area Rug in Khaki and Taupe Tones Measures 8'1 x 12'2 Country of Origin: India Type: Oushak Design: All-Over, Floral; Hand-Woven Indian Oushak Area Ru...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Blue Tan Kerman Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 16" x 16".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mesmerizing Egyptian Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A mesmerizing vintage Egyptian silk Tabriz rug with a beautiful large central floral medallion with myriad flowers and leaves woven in crimson, indigo, y...
Silk
$557Sale Price|20% Off
2'8"x10' Red Vintage Zoroastrian Tabriz Vase Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ajax Red, Vintage Zoroastrian Tabriz with Flower Bouquet and Vase Design, Worn Out and Distressed, Zero Pile, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: ...
Wool
Antique Azerbaijani Tabriz Wool 10X13 Navy, Rose, Rust & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Circa: 1940s Origin: Azerbaijan Design: Tabriz Actual Size: 9.10 X 12.7 Color: Navy, Dusty Rose, Rust, Ivory, Ocean Green, Grey Content: Wool
Wool
$2,872Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x19'5" Blue Tabriz Revival New Zealand Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Turkish Blue, Tabriz Revival, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, Hand Knotted, 300 KPSI, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradition...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Pictorial Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 19" x 21".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
The Safavid Reverie: An Antique Persian Mashhad Masterpiece of Arcadian Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54148 Antique Persian Mashhad Rug, 10'03 x 13'05. The Safavid Reverie: An Antique Persian Mashhad Masterpiece of Arcadian Grace. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mashhad rug fr...
Wool
Fine Antique White Ground Tabriz Benlian Carpet with Large Scale All-Over Design
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning antique Tabriz carpet, woven in the prestigious Benlian workshop, is distinguished by an ivory background layered with a large-scale all-over pattern of multicoloured s...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Bolster size Pillow made from a antique sarouk rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 13'' x 23''. item p5193
Wool, Cotton
Antique Tabriz Persian Rug with Vivid and Dramatic Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and originating from the Tabriz region circa 1890-1900, this antique Persian rug employs a dramatic, intricate series of patterns unlike almost anything in our c...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Antique Bidjar Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Medium size pillow made from a Persian Bidjar rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 17'' x 18''.
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Persian Afshar Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A set of PersianAfshar throw-size rugs from the early 20th Century. Measure: 2' x 2'3'' respectively.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Allover Floral Soft Beige Carpet - c. 1930
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Persian Tabriz carpet from Doris Leslie Blau Collection is a stunning example of the refined craftsmanship and intricate artistry for which Tabriz weavers are ...
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Azari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Azari rug with a large diamond medallion with a light indigo, gold, and orange lattice floral and vine pattern on a dark indigo background amid...
Wool
Antique Azerbaijani Tabriz Wool & Cotton 10X13 Ivory & Teal Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Circa: 1940s Origin: Azerbaijan Design: Tabriz Actual Size: 9'7" X 13'0" Color: Ivory, Taupe, Sage Green, Light Blue, Light Green, Teal, Red, Peach Pile Hei...
Wool
$3,933Sale Price|25% Off
9'x9' Black Medallion Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Round Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Caviar Black, Indo Tabriz with Medallion Design, Super Fine Wool and Silk, 300 KPSI, Hand Knotted, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
Wool
9x12 Modern Tabriz Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Vibrant Teal & Terracotta
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug reinterprets Tabriz artistry with a modern twist. It features a vibrant teal field, an oversized central medallion, and intricate floral patterns in terrac...
Wool
Zabihi Collection African Pictorial Rug Depicting the Story of Joseph & Pharaoh
Located in New York, NY
A rare and visually captivating mid-20th-century hand-knotted pictorial rug executed in a dramatic Egyptian Revival aesthetic. Featuring an elaborate sequential narrative structure, ...
Wool, Silk
$288Sale Price|20% Off
2'x3' White Tabriz Mahi with Fish Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Oyster White, Hand Knotted, Tabriz Mahi with Fish Medallion Design, Pure Wool, Denser Weave, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Trad...
Wool
Golden Ochre Modern Tabriz Style Wool Area Rug – Hand-Knotted Floral Medallion
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern Tabriz-style rug reimagines classic Persian elegance for contemporary homes. Hand-knotted from 100% premium wool, it features a vibrant golden ochre field and a diamond-s...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a finely woven Persian senneh rug. 19'' x 22''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Medallion Pattern, Ivory, 9x12
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautiful vintage Tabriz design room-size rug, hand-knotted in the fourth quarter of the 1900s, features a timeless floral pattern with a sophisticated and balanced palette. The...
Wool, Cotton
7'9"x9'10" Green Rug on Rug Design Hand Knotted Silk with Textured Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Forest Green, Broken Persian Tabriz with Rug on Top of Rug Design, Silk with Textured Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tra...
Wool
Antique Azerbaijani Tabriz Wool 7x9 Tan & Olive Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Circa: 1940s Origin: Azerbaijan Design: Tabriz Actual size: 6.7x9.2 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Tan, Olive, Rose, Ivory Content: Wool
Wool
Zabihi Collection Fine Pink Mint Green Indian Amritsar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Indian Amritsar rug woven with the finest of quality and wool. The medallion is almost forgotten due to the busy elements in the field and border. Predominant c...
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Classic Tabriz Style Rug in Beige, Red & Green Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Marking an exquisite take on an antique Tabriz Persian rug style of the late 19th century is a 9x12 all wool rug from our Modern Classics collection. The hand-knotted creation reads ...
Wool
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Tabriz Light Blue and Ivory 10X14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This exquisite handwoven rug hails from the masterful artisans of Pakistan, where generations of weaving expertise and a profound appreciation for the art of rug making come together...
Wool
Nice Vintage Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Hereke rug with nice floral and central medallion design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Pakistani Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and crafts...
Wool, Cotton
$472Sale Price|20% Off
2'8"x8'5" Green Worn Out Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pine Green, Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz with All Over Design, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug...
Wool
$856Sale Price|20% Off
3'1"x13'2" Pink Vintage Zoroastrian Vase Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Pink, Vintage Zoroastrian Tabriz with Flower Bouquet and Vase Design, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Wide R...
Wool
$10,000 / set
Zabihi Collection Pair of Persian Antique Runners
Located in New York, NY
A pair of warm color Persian Malayers from the early 20th Century Measure: 2'10'' x 12'10'' and 2'11'' x 12'10'' respectively.
Wool