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.
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
$854Sale Price|25% Off
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
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
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
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
$8,625Sale Price|25% Off
9x12 Modern Tabriz Style Wool Area Rug in Sage Green and Muted Earth Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior with this exceptional modern Tabriz-style hand-knotted wool area rug, blending timeless Persian design traditions with a sophisticated, contemporary color palet...
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
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
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
$666Sale Price|25% Off
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 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
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Oval Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. This beautiful rug is from Tabriz and the design is medallion, floral. The base color is cream a...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$517Sale Price|25% Off
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
$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 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
Antique Turkish Sivas Rug, Light Brown Field, Lavender and Gray Outer Field
Located in New York, NY
In the Tabriz manner, with a light brown and taupe field centered by a lightly scalloped ecru medallion, and an inner actograms Sub-medallion and elegantly flowing floriated stems. B...
Wool
Tribal Persian Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large-size pillow made from a Persian Kurd rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 18'' x 23''.
Wool, Cotton
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
$1,440Sale 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
$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
$1,667Sale Price|20% Off
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
$7,559Sale Price|25% Off
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
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 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
$522Sale Price|25% Off
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
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
The Safavid Splendor: An Antique Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
54110 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'05 x 12'07. The Safavid Splendor: An Antique Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Refinement. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug embodies...
Wool
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
$7,575Sale Price|25% Off
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
$7,875Sale Price|25% Off
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
$3,900Sale Price|25% Off
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
$5,760Sale 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$443Sale Price|25% Off
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
$802Sale Price|25% Off
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
$570Sale Price|25% Off
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
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
$5,250Sale Price|25% Off
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
$8,733Sale Price|25% Off
12'x15'2" Rust Red Antiqued Haji Jalili Design Hand Knotted Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Antiqued Haji Jalili Design, All Wool Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsma...
Wool
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Tabriz Indo Persian Hunt Area Rug Wool Medallion Isfahan 12'
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Knotted Tabriz Indo Persian area rug with a hunting scene on an orange field or forest. Features hunters shooting antelope or deer with arrows on horses and by foot. The center ...
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
$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
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
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
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
12'x19'1" Ivory Vintage Agra Vase Tabriz Design Hand Knotted Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Vintage Agra, Extra Large with Vase Tabriz Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Clean, Very Good Condition, Organic Wool, Oversized, XL, Oriental Rug Primary material...
Wool
RugsOnNet Formal Small Ivory Green Medallion Antique Esfahan Rug Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th-century Isfahan carpet from around 1940, measuring approximately 91.6 × 152.6 cm (about 3’0″ × 5’0″). The composition pairs an ivory ground with a grey-toned border in th...
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
11'7"x14'6" Gray Afghan Peshawar with Antiqued Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Antiqued Tabriz Design, Silver Wash, Hand Knotted, High Mountain Wool, Densely Woven, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No P...
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
Zabihi Collection Small Persian Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a sea foam-colored 20th-century Persian rug. Measures: 12" x 17".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$14,000 / 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
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
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
Contemporary Medallion Wool Rug, 7 ft × 10 ft , Charcoal and Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
This contemporary wool rug showcases a dramatic medallion-influenced layout, rendered in a strong charcoal and ivory palette. The pattern blends traditional motifs with modern graphi...
Wool, Cotton
$3,294Sale Price|25% Off
8'x8' Old Lace White Hand Knotted Silk and Wool Tebraz Vase Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Beige, Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted, Tabriz Vase Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old we...
Silk