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.
$11,016 / 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
$10,436 / 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
$10,436 / 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
$10,436 / 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
$10,436 / 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
$10,436 / 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
$10,436 / 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
$10,436 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / item
Wonderful New Agra Design Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new rug with beautiful Agra design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
$7,421Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
$11,016 / 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
$11,016 / 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
$11,016 / 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
$11,016 / 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
$11,016 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$9,277 / 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
$12,176 / 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
$10,436 / 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
$10,436 / item
Wonderful New Agra Design Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new rug with beautiful Agra design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
$9,277 / 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
$11,016 / 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
Hand-Knotted Turkomen Ersari Rug in Wool with Repeating Sub-Geometric Gul Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Turkomen Ersari rug has been hand-knotted in the finest wool. The rug features a repeating Gul design throughout the entirety of the rug, enclosed within a complementary, multi-...
Wool
10x14 Red Navy Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-13049)
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
Large Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet, Navy Tones, Center Medallion, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A tall navy medallion with a strong ecru octogramme Sub-medallion, with small shield pendants, is placed on the flesh tone field with a four-fold swirl of small leaves and floral spr...
Wool
Modern Tabriz Persian Handmade Medallion Pattern Beige Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has gray accents in an all-over gorgeous medallion pattern motif. This rug measures: 8' x 10'8"....
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Ersari Rug with Gul Design in Brown, Ivory & Almond
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-Knotted wool Turkomen Ersari Rug with Repeating Sub-Geometric Gul Design, Keivan Woven Arts; rug EMB-9646-P13546, country of origin / type: Turkestan / Ersari, circa 1940s. Mea...
Wool
Traditional-Style Tabriz Floral Warm Tan Carpet "Medoro" by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite carpet is a modern interpretation of traditional Persian Tabriz designs, seamlessly blending classic motifs with contemporary aesthetics. The composition features deli...
Wool
21st Century Contemporary Tabriz-Style Square Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary square Tabriz-style rug with a gray field, and ivory and blue accents in asymmetrical, interconnected floral and vine design. This hand kn...
Wool
9x12 Ivory & Black Persian Tabriz Carpet Hand-Knotted Rug (G-13932)
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
Traditional-Style Tabriz Pale Sand Silk Carpet "Aquafleur" by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional hand-knotted rug seamlessly blends traditional Tibetan weaving techniques with contemporary design sensibilities. The design features an allover botanical pattern, s...
Silk
Traditional-Style Tabriz Beige Silk Rug "Petaline" by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
The Traditional Inspired Rug, measuring 11′10″ × 15′1″, is a hand-knotted wool piece woven in India using centuries-old techniques. Its finely patterned field presents a dense, allov...
Silk
Tabriz Patrina Hand Knotted Subtle Floral Pattern Rug in Ivory and Grey Colors
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This Tabriz hand knotted patina rug is made from the finest hand-carded, hand-spun wool with all natural dyes, and features a subtle floral pattern in ivory and grey colors. Custom ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Turkomen Ersari Rug With Repeating Gul Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkomen Ersari rug with Repeating Gul Design in soft red background, green, light blue, butter yellow. Hand-Knotted Ersari Rug. Keivan Woven Arts; rug EMB-9656-P13592, count...
Wool
Antique Tabriz Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted, Indigo-Blue Field, Circa 1900
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Tabriz rug has a shaded indigo-blue field with an overall design of fox-red, ivory, light blue and mole-brown bold palmette and floral vine surrounded by de...
Wool
Keivan Woven Arts Vintage Cream Sultanabad Rug With Pops of Blue 7'11 x 9'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Vintage Cream Sultanabad Rug With Pops of Blue and Red. Keivan Woven Arts, Dsp-1129, Late 20th Century Muted Fine Sultanabad Rug With Pops of Blue and Red, This el...
Wool
12x14 Blue Gray Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-12873)
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
Tabriz Hand Knotted Patina Rug in Beige and Cream Color
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This Tabriz "Boxhill" rug is part of Nasiri's decorative Patina collection. It is hand-knotted, and made with the finest hand-spun wool. This reprodu...
Wool
$4,480Sale Price|30% Off
Tabriz Rug in Wool With All-Over Design by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tabriz Rug in Wool With All-Over Design by Keivan Woven Arts. Measures: 9'0 x 12'0. This hand knotted Tabriz rug features a beautiful all-over design rendered in grays, silver, and...
Wool
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Tabriz Rug with All-Over Design in Blue, Gray and Brown by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tabriz Rug with All-Over Design in Blue, Gray and Brown by Keivan Woven Arts. Measures: 8'0 x 10'0 This hand knotted Tabriz rug features a beautiful all-over design rendered in gray...
Wool
Vintage Indian Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Traditional Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
78649 Vintage Indian Rug, 07'11 x 10'01. Timeless appeal meets nostalgic charm in this hand knotted wool vintage Indian rug. The intricate botanical design and lively earth-tone col...
Wool
Large All-Over Designed Tabriz By Keivan Woven Arts 10'0 x 13'8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large All-Over Designed Tabriz with A Yellow-Taupe Background and Muted Colors. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-17599 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Tabriz Circa 2010 Key Words: Fl...
Wool
Wool Ivory, Red, and Navy Floral Hand-woven Tabriz Style Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This brand new rug features a beautiful classic Persian Tabriz-inspired design, rich color combination and a superb quality workmanship. Handwoven using 100% natural wool pile on cot...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Tabriz Design Rug, c. 1950's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Splendid Vintage Turkish Tabriz Design Magenta, Navy, Emerald Green, Saffron, Marigold About: Super decorative piece! Look at those colors! Size: 9.3 x 12.2 Age: Vintage, C. 195...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Sivas Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant early 20th-century Turkish Sivas rug, measuring 8' 10" x 12' 2", exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and delicate aesthetic for which Sivas rugs are renowned. The fine...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Style Chinese Silk-Wool Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
78299 vintage Persian style Chinese silk-wool Runner, Measures: 02'06 x 10'08.
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Tabriz Style Rug with Beige & Blue Florals on Rust Red
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 12x16 contemporary rug from our Modern Classics collection uniquely reimagines antique Persian rug styles. On the Design: A gracious scale depicts regal...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tabriz style rug in Brown, Gold and Green Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool & silk, this 9x12 contemporary rug from our Modern Classics collection is particularly inspired by antique Tabriz styles. Favoring the Herati pattern, the grac...
Wool, Silk