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.
Turquoise Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz 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
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
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
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
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
Ash Gray Vintage Persian Tabriz Distressed Worn Down Soft Wool Hand Knotted 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
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
Ivory Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz 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
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
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
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
Modern Indian Heriz Style Wool Rug Handmade in Muted Green with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A bold reinterpretation of classic Persian design, this modern Heriz-style rug is hand-knotted in premium wool. Its geometric medallion, tribal motifs, and earthy abrash tones offer ...
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
Admiral Blue Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Tone on Tone Rug 12'2" x 18'3"
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...
Silk
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
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
The Midnight Garden: Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug of Persian Floral Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79323 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 08'07 x 11'06. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of old-world craftsmanship with this hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese Tabriz rug—a majestic express...
Wool
$683Sale Price|25% Off
3'2"x11' Blush Red Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Vintage Persian Tabriz with Flower Medallions, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Wide Runner, Oriental R...
Wool
$1,440Sale Price|25% Off
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
$312Sale Price|25% Off
2'10"x5'7" Black Worn Out Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Charcoal Black, Worn Out and Overdyed, Vintage Persian Tabriz, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials:...
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
$358Sale Price|25% Off
2'5"x7'6" Hazelnut Brown Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Hazelnut Brown, Vintage Persian Tabriz with Fish Mahi All Over Geometric Herat Design, Worn and Distressed, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Prim...
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
$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
2'8"x10' Red Vintage Persian Tabriz Vase Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ajax Red, Vintage Persian Tabriz with Flower Bouquet and Vase Design, Worn Out and Distressed, Zero Pile, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool...
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
9 x 12 Designed Persian Overdyed Wool Rug In Light purple
Located in Norwalk, CT
This transitional overdyed Persian wool rug showcases a beautiful light purple color field with delightful floral accents in black, red, green, and orange. This rug measures 8'10" x...
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
2'8"x8'5" Green Worn Out Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pine Green, Vintage Persian Tabriz with All Over Design, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug Pri...
Wool
3'1"x13'2" Pink Vintage Persian Tabriz Vase Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Pink, Vintage Persian Tabriz with Flower Bouquet and Vase Design, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Wide Runne...
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The authentic styles of traditional oriental masterpieces are recreated here, reflecting an ageless beauty in the presentation of these fine traditional hand woven rugs. Each piece i...
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
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
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Silk Turkish Cesareh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful early 20th century fine Turkish pictorial rug with a beautiful design of the nature and garden with animals, entirely and very finely hand knotted with silk velvet on ...
Cotton, Silk
$17,640 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design Indian Fine Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new rug with beautiful Persian design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
8x11 Modern Tabriz Style Wool Area Rug – Teal, Azure, and Sage Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated Modern Tabriz Style Wool Rug. Combining centuries-old Persian design elements with a refreshed, cool-toned color story, this piece a...
Wool
2'6"x11'5" Brown Vintage Tabriz Paisley Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Copper Brown, Vintage Persian Tabriz with Paisley Repetitive Intricate Pattern, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Fragment, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary ...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Very Beautiful Vintage Sino Persian Fine Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little fine silk rug with beautiful floral Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation. ✨✨...
Silk
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
$45,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique Palace Size Ardabil Pattern Rug Hand knotted in Pure Lambswool
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Very rare antique signed Ardabil rug by famous master in pure lambswool. A true palace size masterpiece richly woven in beautiful refined yet vibrant hues with the famous central med...
Wool
Beige Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted 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
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Traditional Vintage Persian Style Rug with All-Over Floral Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
73491, vintage Pakistani Persian style rug with all over floral motif. This traditional Persian style rug features an intricate floral medallion floating in a frenzied garden of feat...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Square Rug Antique Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 20" x 20".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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
Hand-Knotted Tabriz Haj Jalili Rug with Shah Abbasi Motifs by NASIRI
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Tabriz Haj Jalili rug is a refined interpretation of one of the most celebrated classical weaving traditions. Hand-knotted from 100% hand-spun wool and dyed with nat...
Wool
Modern Tabriz Style Medallion Wool Area Rug – Vibrant Blue, Sage Green & Yellow
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your space with this Apadana's modern Tabriz-style wool area rug, merging classical Persian artistry with a contemporary color palette. Exquisite Design: Features a large c...
Wool
The Crimson Bloom: An Antique Floral Masterpiece of Timeless Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
52680 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 09'10 x 14'00. A true testament to the grandeur of signature Persian weaving traditions, this magnificent antique Persian Mahal rug is a masterwork o...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful 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
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
Distressed Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mid century distressed Turkish rug with a floral and central medallion design and beautiful green field colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
Wool
Contemporary Traditional Oriental Inspired Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary traditional oriental inspired handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 8'8" x 12'3" (264 x 373 cm). Unique charm of traditional rugs makes them one of the most desi...
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
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
The Pastoral Jardin: An Antique Floral Masterpiece of Bucolic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52616 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 07'00 x 10'06. Ethereal in its presence yet steeped in centuries of tradition, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Mahal rug...
Wool
2'6"x7'6" Ivory Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Tabriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmans...
Wool
$5,133Sale Price|25% Off
8'9"x12'1" Brown Wool and Silk Indo Tabriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chocolate Brown, Super Fine Wool and Silk Indo Tabriz, All Over Design, 300 KPSI, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
Wool
$2,722Sale Price|25% Off
3'1"x16' Blue Hand Knotted Tabriz Revival 300 KPSI New Zealand Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Turkish Blue, Tabriz Revival, Hand Knotted, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, 300 KPSI, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradition...
Wool
$1,948Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x13'2" Red Medallions Design Wool and Silk 300 KPSI Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Wine Red, Super Fine Wool and Silk, 300 KPSI, Indo Tabriz with Medallion Design, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
Wool
$14,112 / item
Wonderful New Persian Heriz Design Fine Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new rug with beautiful Persian design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 17" x 17".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Silk and Cotton Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century silk Turkish rug with beautiful mihrab design and nice light colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and cotton on ...
Cotton, Silk