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.
2'6"x6'2" Ivory Tabriz Vase Pomegranate Design Pure Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, Tabriz Vase and Pomegranate Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Silk, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary color...
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2'5"x8' Ivory Tabriz Vase and Pomegranate Design Hand Knotted Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cream White, Tabriz Vase and Pomegranate Design, Pure Silk, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary...
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8'3"x11'5" Brown Antique Farsian with Fish Tabriz Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Biscotti Brown, Antique Persian with Fish Tabriz All Over Herat Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradi...
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8'x10'3" Red Antique Farsian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Even Wear Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cinnamon Red, Antique Persian Tabriz with Flower Medallion, Even Wear, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Lat...
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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...
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Early 20th Century Antique Distressed Tabriz Square Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An antique distressed Tabriz square rug with a gray field and peach and blue accents in a symmetrical, interconnected floral and vine design. This hand knotted wool. This rug measur...
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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
Vintage Indian Bidhar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Indian hand knotted Bidjar rug with multiple floral trellis patterns woven in crimson, pink, white, indigo, green, and gold vegetable dyed wool. The border is composed of m...
Wool
$5,439Sale Price|20% Off
Blue-Teal Wool and Silk Persian Tabriz Broken Design Hand Knotted Rug 9'1"x11'9"
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
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
$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: ...
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9'8"x12'10" Ivory Antique Farsian Tabriz Hand-Knotted Full Pile Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory Antique Persian Tabriz Hand-Knotted Full Pile Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.5 Inches Style: Casual Primary color: Ivory Secondary colors: Yello...
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2'7"x12' Cocoa Brown Tabriz Garden Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chocolate Brown, Tabriz Garden Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary color: Bro...
Wool
$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...
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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
$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
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Bolster Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 15'' x 25''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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.
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Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 8'9" x 12'3"
Located in Whittier, CA
The Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug measuring 8'9" x 12'3" is a distinguished example of refined craftsmanship, celebrated for its ornate detailing and balanced composition. The central ...
Wool, Cotton
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
$320Sale Price|20% Off
2'x4'2" Mahagony Red Tabriz Design 100% Wool 175 KPSI Hand Knotted Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Mahogany Red, Tabriz Mahi with Fish Medallion Design, 100% Wool, 175 KPSI, Hand Knotted, Mat Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradition...
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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...
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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
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
The Sovereign Jewel: Vintage Indian Tabriz Masterpiece of Aristocratic Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
79878 Vintage Indian Tabriz Rug, 08'10 x 11'09. The Sovereign Jewel: A Vintage Indian Tabriz Masterpiece of Aristocratic Splendor. Evoking the grandeur of royal palaces and the culti...
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The Midnight Garden: A Vintage Indian Tabriz Masterpiece of Botanical Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
74642 Vintage Indian Tabriz Rug, 06'05 x 09'05. The Midnight Garden: A Vintage Indian Tabriz Masterpiece of Botanical Splendor. Evoking the cultivated grandeur of classical Persian g...
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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
Antique Fine Senneh Rug with Herati Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
A fine Senneh rug characterised by a medallion and pendants pattern, this placed within an ivory cartouche layered over a blue background. The composition is completely filled by the...
Wool
pretty small vintage Pakistani rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small vintage Pakistani rug with nice geometrical design in style of Tabriz rugs, and beautiful colours with orange pink field, grey, red, beige, orange, sky blue, dark blue, ...
Wool, Cotton
2020s Multicolor Contemporary Pakistani Tabriz Hand Knotted Rug 9'2" x 11'8"
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Pakistani Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug, 9'2" x 11'8" (110 x 140 in), in multicolor tones. Condition: new. Jasmine Opulent Multicolor Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of O...
Wool
Bolster Size Antique Persian Senneh Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a finely woven Persian Senneh rug. Measures: 13'' x 22''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
The Rosewood Reverie: Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Aristocratic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
73370 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10'11 x 14'10. The Rosewood Reverie: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Aristocratic Elegance. Evoking the romantic splendor of aristocratic gar...
Wool
The Midnight Garden: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
72546 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 08'08 x 12'00. The Midnight Garden: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur. A magnificent expression of nineteenth-century Persian...
Wool
Beautiful Mid Century Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Transylvanian rug with nice Persian design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
$1,859Sale Price|40% Off
7x10.8 Ft Vintage HandKnotted Turkish Ladik Rug, Soft Wool Pile, Great Condition
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted wool rug from Ladik, a reputed rug making centre in Central Turkey. This elegant Ladik rug features a well-drawn tear-drop medallion design at its centre, an em...
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...
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The Imperial Garden: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
75324 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 11'00 x 14'01. The Imperial Garden: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur. A magnificent testament to Persian artistry, this hand...
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
Nice fine Sino Persian silk rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite vintage Persian Tabriz-style rug, meticulously hand-knotted with silk on silk, boasting a delicate floral design. In the center, a red and light green floral medallion is s...
Silk
Antique Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century fine quality Persian Tabriz rug featuring a Herati design on a rusty red ground. Measures: 16" x 20".
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Hand-Knotted Tabriz Rug, Wool, Floral Design, Red Field, India, 1920
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted Tabriz rug with a floral design on a red field. Accents of brown and beige throughout the piece. This rug measures 9'.11 x 13'.6.
Wool
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
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
$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
Late 20th Century Indian Tabriz-Style Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous late 20th century Indian Tabriz style rug with an all-over floral trellis pattern with large-scale flowers and scrolling vines, woven in shades of beige, white, sage green...
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
Bobyrug’s Vintage Transylvanian Persian Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century Persian design Transylvanian rug, with light colors and good quality, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome...
Wool, Cotton
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
Nice Vintage Large Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice large carpet from Transylvania, with floral Persian Varamin design, and pretty colors on a blue background, with pink, entirely hand-knotted in wo...
Wool
$17,182 / 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
Indian Tabriz-Style Round Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Indian Tabriz-style round rug with a mirrored pattern in the center with several stylized flowers and scrolling vines, woven in gold, cream, orange, and white, ag...
Wool
$13,746 / 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
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...
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Traditional Antique-Inspired Classic Taupe Rug "Elysian" by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with the precision of Persian rug tradition and a contemporary sensibility, this Tabriz-style carpet offers both elegance and versatility. Its design takes the familiar flora...
Wool
$10,882 / 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 and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
$9,164 / 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 and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
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
Sino-Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk 8x10 Salmon & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Sino-Persia Design: Tabriz Actual size: 7.10x9.10 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Salmon, Ivory, Blue, Burgundy, Red, Pink Content: Wool and Silk
Wool, Silk
Antique Azerbaijani Tabriz Wool 6x10 Ivory, Tan & Rust Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique - Some Damage Circa: 1940s Origin: Azerbaijan Design: Tabriz Actual size: 6.5x9.8 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Ivory, Tan Rust, Red, Teal, Pink, LIght B...
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Traditional Oriental Inspired Tabriz Beige Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Traditional oriental inspired Tabriz beige wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 11'0" × 15'0" (335 × 457 cm). The Modern Tabriz Wool Rug from Doris Leslie Blau masterfully intertwin...
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