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.
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage late 20th century Turkish Kayseri rug with beautiful design and unusual light colors, decorative, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation in goo...
Wool
$9,116 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
$2,060Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Transylvanian Square Persian Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A very beautiful Transylvanian rug, mid-20th century with a Persian design, and nice colors with Red, pink, blue, purple, yellow and green, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on ...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this mid-20th century Beautiful Transylvanian Persian-style rug. Hand-knotted with precision, the wool velvet on a cotton foundation creates a luxur...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-20th century Turkish rug with a geometrical design and orange and green colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundations. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epito...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Silk Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful silk rug with a Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and crafts...
Silk
$17,094 / 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
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Indian rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Indian rug with nice Persian design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lux...
Wool, Cotton
$1,367Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Indian Punjab Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Indian rug with a beautiful floral design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experien...
Cotton, Silk
$1,695Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Fine Pakistani Silk and Wool Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 20th-century Pakistani rug featuring a stunning floral central medallion design. Hand-knotted with precision using silk and wool velvet on a cotton foundation. The lig...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Beautiful Vintage Silk and Wool Pakistani Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little late 20th century rug from Karachi Pakistan, with beautiful Persian design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with and silk velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experie...
Wool, Cotton
$13,675 / 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
$11,965 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
$2,302Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Transylvanian rug with a beautiful Persian Tabriz design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
$17,094 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design Fine Indian 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
$17,094 / 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
$17,094 / 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
1960's Chinese Mahi Tabriz Wool and Silk Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79096 Vintage Chinese Mahi Tabriz Rug, 09'00 x 12'03. This vintage Chinese Mahi Tabriz rug is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship, woven with fine wool and silk to create a lu...
Wool, Silk
$9,116 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
$17,094 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
$9,116 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
$9,116 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
$10,826 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
$9,116 / item
Wonderful New Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new rug with beautiful decorative indo Persian design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
$10,826 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
1900s Camel Brown Earth Tone Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet 14'2"x20'6" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900 Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug, 14'2" x 20'6" (170 x 246 in), in camel and brown tones. Condition: good, repaired. Antique Tabriz Oversized Large Big Wool Ivory Rug...
Wool
$10,256 / item
Wonderful New Persian Heriz Design 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
$9,116 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
$9,116 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
$9,116 / item
Wonderful New Persian Design 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
$10,826 / item
Wonderful New Indian Traditional Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new rug with beautiful decorative indo Persian design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Tabriz Style Rug Beige-Brown Gold Geometric Silk Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in pure 100 % silk, this Tabriz style rug represents a graceful addition to the Modern Classics collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by our team’s experience in rare anti...
Silk
Tabriz Hand Knotted Patina Rug in Shades of Beige
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Tabriz "Hamburg" rug is part of Nasiri's decorative Patina collection. It is hand-knotted, and made with the finest hand-spun wool. This reproduc...
Wool
Wool & Silk Vintage Chinese Tabriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79116 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 04'00 x 05'09. This exquisite hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Chinese Tabriz rug is a remarkable fusion of Persian artistry and Chinese craftsman...
Wool, Silk
Wool & Silk Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, English Chintz Meets Maximalist Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
79117 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 04'01 x 06'03. This stunning hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Chinese Tabriz rug exemplifies the beauty and timeless elegance of Persian-inspired ...
Wool, Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 19th-century Persian Tabriz rug reflects the masterful artistry and refined craftsmanship for which the Tabriz weaving tradition is celebrated. Handwoven in the 1880...
Wool
The Eternal Mughal Bloom: A Vintage Indian Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78543 Vintage Indian Tabriz Rug, 09'10 x 13'01. Emulating traditional sensibility with timeless appeal, this wool vintage Indian Tabriz rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. T...
Wool
Vintage Wool & Silk Persian Tabriz Style Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78169 Vintage Persian Tabriz Style rug, 08'11 x 12'00. With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry, this hand-knotted wool and silk Persian Tabriz style rug is poised to impress. ...
Wool, Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Allover Wool Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Tabriz Rugs collection. This 1930s antique Persian Tabriz carpet is a striking example of the artistry and precision for which Tabriz weavers are celebrated. The...
Wool
Vintage Royal Ashan Persian Style Wilton Area Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Royal Ashan Oriental style wool area rug USA, mid-20th century Beautiful floral design, with predominant colors in red, blue, and gold. Measures: 55" x 77" Goo...
Wool
Antique Soft Teal Green Bijar Oversize Carpet with All-Over Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
A fine antique Bijar carpet, woven on a wool foundation, distinguished by a unique teal green background and decorated by an infinite repeat of the so-called bid majnun (weeping will...
Wool
Handmade Pakistani Lahore Rug 9'11" X 7'11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Handmade Pakistani Lahore Rug 9'11" X 7'11"
Wool, Cotton
Tabriz-Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Ivory & Blue, Pakistan
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary Tabriz-style rug with an ivory field and blue accents in a symmetrical, interconnected floral and vine design. This hand knotted wool. This rug measures 9'11” x 13'10”.
Wool
Pakistani Lahore Tabriz Design Rug 8'10" X 6'0"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Pakistani Lahore Tabriz Design Rug 8'10" X 6'0"
Wool, Cotton
$1,799Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
77545 Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner 03'00 x 15'00. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian style runner features three scalloped diamond-shap...
Wool
Tabriz Rug with a Subtle Design
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This rug resembles the rare and collectible antique Hadji Jalili Tabriz rugs that were produced in the 19th century and earlier. Due to their limited availability, NASIRI revived the...
Wool
Tabriz Inspired Hand Knotted Patina Rug in Beige and Cream Color
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This Tabriz Inspired "Boxhill" rug is part of Nasiri's decorative Patina collection. It is hand-knotted, and made with the finest hand-spun wool. Thi...
Wool
21st Century Contemporary Beige, Gold Peshawar Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
21st century contemporary (2000) Pakistani Peshawar rug with a dark brown field and lighter gold/tan pattern throughout. Measures 8.01x10.05.
Wool
Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78137 Vintage Chinese Tabriz rug with traditional style, 04'02 x 06'02. Emanating traditional style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted Chinese Tabriz rug is a capt...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tabriz Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug is from our Modern Classics collection and is particularly inspired by antique Tabriz styles. On the Design: Inspired by vintage a...
Wool
Fine Ivory Background Antique Tabriz Benlian Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Rugs of this type were commissioned by the Armenian-British Benlian company, which had a workshop active in Tabriz during the first half of the 20th Century specialising in weaving c...
Wool
Azerbaijani Tabriz Haji Jalili Wool & Silk 12X16 Ivory and Tan Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Azerbaijan Design: Tabriz Haji Jalili Actual Size: 11.9 X 16.0 Color: Tan, Ivory, Light Rust, Blue Content: Wool & Silk
Wool, Silk
Afghanistan Tabriz Gallery Runner with Pale Blue Field and Ivory Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'0 x 11'10 Afghanistan Tabriz Gallery Runner with Pale Blue Field and Ivory Border. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/AWR-280, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Tabriz, circa 2020-. This Afghanistan Tabriz gallery runner features a refined pale blue field enriched with intricate geometric and floral motifs inspired by traditional Tabriz weaving. The elongated composition is beautifully balanced with repeating medallion elements, delicate ornamental details, and finely drawn accents that create elegant movement throughout the runner’s narrow format. Soft ivory, warm sand, muted beige, and subtle light brown accents are woven throughout the design, adding depth and warmth against the pale blue background. The border is thoughtfully detailed with geometric motifs and stylized floral forms that frame the composition while maintaining the runner’s soft and understated palette. The combination of cool and warm tones creates a calm, sophisticated appearance with a lightly aged character. Hand-knotted in wool, this gallery runner offers a smooth texture and durable construction with a soft, inviting finish underfoot. Its versatile coloration and timeless Tabriz-inspired design make it ideal for hallways, entryways, kitchens, or gallery spaces where a refined decorative accent is desired. The runner’s elegant proportions and muted palette allow it to blend effortlessly into both traditional and contemporary interiors. The balance of pale blue, ivory, and warm neutral tones gives this Afghanistan Tabriz runner a sophisticated decorative quality that feels timeless, airy, and highly versatile. SEO Keywords: Afghanistan Tabriz gallery runner, pale blue runner rug, ivory border runner, hand knotted wool runner, Tabriz style hallway rug, geometric floral runner, long narrow carpet...
Wool
Authentic Hand Knotted Medallion Wool Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This stunning hand-knotted Persian Tabriz rug features an elegant combination of animal motifs and intricate floral designs, showcasing the remarkable artistry and craftsmanship that...
Wool, Silk
Vintage Tabriz Designed Rug With Soft Floral Medallion Design in Neutral Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 9'8 x 12'6 Vintage Tabriz Rug with Soft Floral Medallion Design in Neutral Distressed Tones. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/KB-HD-TRA, country of origin / type: / Tabriz, circa ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Tabriz rug from the early 1900s showcases the exceptional artistry for which the weaving ateliers of Tabriz have long been celebrated. Hand-knotted with masterfu...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug showcases the refinement and artistic mastery that made Tabriz one of Persia's most celebrated weaving centers. Woven circa 1900, the piece...
Wool
Contemporary Traditional Flatweave Beige Carpet "Vinerose" by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Flatweave Rugs collection. This "New Traditional-Inspired" carpet is hand-woven in flat-weave wool with a softly variegated beige ground that shows subtle abrash...
Wool
$479Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Indian Rug with New England Cape Cod Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77602, vintage Persian Indian Rug with New England Cape Cod Cottage style. With a timeless design and defining colors, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Indian rug beautifully e...
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Classic Tabriz style rug in Blue & Beige Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 12x16 rug inspired from celebrated Tabriz rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand-knotted in wool, playing an exceptional blue beside ivory and beige-brown ...
Wool