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.
Contemporary Traditional Inspired Tabriz Botanic Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary traditional inspired Tabriz Botanic handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'0" × 8'9" (182 × 266 cm) Elegance offered by new rugs cannot be found anywhere else. I...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug 4'10"x6'0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Size: 4'10"x6'0"
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Early 20th Century Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Mahal rug with an amazing all-over pattern of multicolored flowers in a wonderful lattice pattern on a crimson background. The wide border...
Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Tabriz runner with an elaborately woven lattice pattern of multiple flowers and paisleys on a deep indigo background, surrounded by a complementary larg...
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Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Carpet Size: 11'3" × 18'10" (342 × 574 cm) A late 19th century Persian antique Tabriz rug, the gray-blue field with a palmette ...
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Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Persian Tabriz Yellow Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s Persian Tabriz yellow handmade wool carpet Size: 13'4" × 21'4" (406 × 650 cm) This turn of the century finely knotted antique Northwest Persian Tabriz rug features an...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Animal Design Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz animal design carpet Size: 11'3" × 15'2" (342 × 462 cm) An early 20th century antique Persian Tabriz carpet, the caramel fi...
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Antique Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The city of Tabriz in northwest Persia is acknowledged as central to the revival of the carpet industry in the late 19th Century. Merchants from this area were well aware of the dema...
Wool, Cotton
Very fine Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool Rug - 11.8' x 8.3'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Tabriz 400 Knots per inch, Size 11.8 x 8.3 Iran Tabriz Wool and Silk. Around 5,500,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 4 year...
Wool, Silk
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The city of Tabriz in northwest Persia is acknowledged as central to the revival of the carpet industry in the late 19th Century. Merchants from this area were well aware of the dema...
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Royal blue and caramel wool rug Size: 9'0" × 12'5" (274 × 378 cm) An early 20th century Persian Tabriz antique rug, the royal blue field with a flowering viner...
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Very Fine Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
An absolutely stunning vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi rug, originating from Iran in the mid-20th century. This remarkable piece is in excellent condition, a testament to its exceptional...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Brown Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Brown Handmade Wool Rug Size: 12'8" × 21'5" (386 × 652 cm) A late 19th century Persian Tabriz antique rug with a light brown ground beneath a beige trellis of ...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Sadaghiani Rug - Size: 26'2 X 18'4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Tabriz Sadaghiani Rug in Kork and Cotton 26'2 X 18'4 The history of Tabriz rugs dates back to the 16th century, during the Safavid dynasty, when Tabriz became a prominent ce...
Kork, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic handmade wool carpet Size: 10'2" × 14'6" (309 × 441 cm) An early 20th century antique Tabriz rug from Northwest Persia, the abrashed sand field with a ...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Javan Amirkhiz Rug - Size: 12'2 X 8'11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The history of Tabriz rugs dates back to the 16th century, during the Safavid dynasty, when Tabriz became a prominent center for carpet weaving. The city’s strategic location along...
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Tabriz green, beige and black hand knotted wool rug Size: 7'1" × 11'9" (215 × 358 cm) This stunning antique Tabriz rug was woven in the late 19th century, circa ...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Tabriz botanic handmade wool carpet Size: 11'9" × 13'10" (358 × 421 cm) Such magnificent and fascinating art works as this antique Persian Tabriz rug are exceptionall...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind antique Persian Tabriz handmade wool rug Size: 12'4" × 19'0" (375 × 579 cm). A fine example of early 20th century Persian Tabriz rugs, the abrashed light reddish brown ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug ( 1'9" x 2'3" - 54 x 68 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug ( 1'9" x 2'3" - 54 x 68 )
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug ( 2' x 2'10" - 61 x 86 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug ( 2' x 2'10" - 61 x 86 )
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz handmade wool rug Size: 11'4" × 16'2" (345 × 492 cm) A Persian Tabriz rug, the honey field a subtle allover trellis of voluptuous feathery leaves, palmettes an...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Floral Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz floral handmade wool rug Size: 11'5" × 15'4" (348 × 467 cm) An early 20th century antique Persian rug patterns, the...
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Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Tabriz floral beige, sepia and brown handmade wool rug Size: 8'10" × 12'7" (269 × 383 cm) Although Tabriz rugs are characterized by the widest variety of d...
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Vintage Persian Tabriz Nami Rug - Size: 15'5 X 11'9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz NAMI Rug in Wool and Cotton 15'5 X 11'9 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton Origin: Tabriz NAMI Design: CENTER MEDALLION Approximate Age: 60 YEARS Qual...
Cotton, Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug Size: 13'0" × 21'3" (396 × 647 cm) An early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug, the camel field with scattered floral motifs surroundi...
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Tabriz rug Size: 13'0" × 20'0" (396 × 609 cm) A late 19th century Persian antique Tabriz rug, the dark brown field with an overall dense trellis of pal...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz handwoven wool rug Size: 12'6" × 17'7" (381 × 535 cm) An early 20th century Persian Tabriz antique rug, the midnight blue field with a trellis in shades of blu...
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$5,000
21st Century Tabriz Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Step into the realm of modern luxury with this Tabriz rug, a fusion of artistry and innovation. Designed with clean lines and bold geometric patterns, it adds a touch of sophisticati...
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New Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk - Size:11'8 X 8'3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk 11'8 X 8'3 Key Details: Pile: Wool & Silk Foundation: Silk Origin: Tabriz Design: Center Medallion Approximate Age: new Quality (KPI): 425 Conditio...
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The city of Tabriz in northwest Persia is acknowledged as central to the revival of the carpet industry in the late 19th Century. Merchants from this area were well aware of the dema...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Tabriz Seneh from Mehraban
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This timeless Tabriz Seneh Rug features a stunning pattern in a midnight blue field. From all the shades of a neutral tone, the scrolling vinery issuing split leaves is delicately wo...
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Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug Size: 14'1" × 17'7" (429 × 535 cm) Masterfully crafted in the renowned weaving city of Tabriz, this exquisite oversized Persian rug from the 1880...
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Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Brown Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz Brown Handmade Wool Rug Size: 10'7" × 14'1" (322 × 429 cm) An early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug, the sand field with a faint Herati pattern overall withi...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Handwoven Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz beige and brown handwoven wool rug Size: 7'0" x 9'10" (213 x 299 cm) Such magnificent and fascinating art works as this antique Persian Tabriz rug are exceptio...
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Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug Size: 14'4" × 22'4" (436 × 680 cm) A masterwork of Persian weaving from the city of Tabriz, this oversized antique rug from circa 1900 exemplifie...
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Carpet Size: 12'8" × 18'10" (386 × (386 × 574 cm) A finely-knotted late 19th century Persian Tabriz antique rug, the yello...
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Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Tabriz Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Tabriz beige and brown handwoven wool rug Size: 10'5" × 14'1" (317 × 429 cm) Of the antique Tabriz rugs in the collection, this size-adjusted example is distingu...
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Mid 20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 5' 10" x 9' - 178 x 275 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 5' 10" x 9' - 178 x 275 cm )
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Beige Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Beige Handwoven Wool Rug Size: 11'6" x 16'2" (351 x 493 cm) Such magnificent and fascinating art works as this antique Persian Tabriz rug are exceptionally har...
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Carpet Size: 12'1" × 18'3" (368 × 556 cm) Such magnificent and fascinating art works as this antique Persian Tabriz rug are exceptional...
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Vintage Style Tabriz Revival Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This magnificent revival of Tabriz has subdued mirrored patterns of the symmetrical elegant floral scroll and a softened ambiance of sand with balanced motifs of borderlines. This m...
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Vintage Style Tabriz Revival Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This amazing revival of Tabriz rug has a subtle tone of patterns of the symmetrical elegant floral scroll and a controlled ambiance of dreamy vibes with symmetrical motifs of borderl...
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Vintage Style Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An elegant revival of Hadji Jalili has a neutral ground with cream and tan motifs that are accentuated with walnut-colored outlines. An all-over pattern that has finely rendered motifs of branching...
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Vintage Style Safira Collection Rug Tabriz Design
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A phenomenal revival of the Oushak rug features neutral tones of the field and vivid outlines of gloomy blue motifs and scrolls. It creates a soulful balance of everything from moder...
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Natural Dye Tabriz Hadji Jalili Style Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An elegant revival of Hadji Jalili has a neutral ground with sand and tan motifs that are accentuated with walnut-colored outlines. An all-over pattern that has finely rendered motif...
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$3,900Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Style Tabriz Hadji Jalili Revival Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This magnificent revival of Persian Tabriz Hadji Jalili rug has a mirrored pattern of the symmetrical elegant floral scroll and a softened ambiance of sand with symmetrical motifs of...
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Tabriz Hadji Jalili Style Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An elegant revival of Hadji Jalili has a neutral ground with cream and tan motifs that are accentuated with walnut-colored outlines. An all-over pattern that has finely rendered moti...
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Vintage Style Tabriz Design Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An excellent pile woven wool Khotan design re-creation from our collection has come and flexed its versatility. Three grandiose medallions and scattered motifs in a muted sands and ...
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Vintage Style Tabriz Design Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This is a classic vintage-style Tabriz rug that embellishes blooming elements that glow into a camel field. The main border contains an all-over lattice of issuing split leaves, mini...
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Vintage Style Tabriz Revival Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
You can appreciate the beauty of everything through its elegance and class. Nothing fancy but it makes your space very chic. A majestic hand-spun wool neutral color woven through the...
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Vintage Style Tabriz Allover Design from Mehraban
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This meticulous hand-spun wool Tabriz rug features a neutral palette that makes this desirable for any choice of interior. Series of embellishments in an allover design that matches ...
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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug Featuring Elegant Floral Motifs & Classic Medallions
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz rug, size: 4' 10'' x 7' 9''.
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz rug Size: 10'0" x 13'1" (304 x 398 cm) Such magnificent and fascinating art works as this antique Persian Tabriz rug are exceptionally hard to come across. I...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Rug Size: 10'10" × 14'0" (330 × 426 cm) This late 19th century Persian Tabriz antique rug has abrashed caramel field with an allover desi...
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Vintage Style Tabriz All-Over Design
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The vintage style black and white Tabriz recreation is nothing shy of luxury and elegance. This traditional recreation encompasses beautiful floral scrolls and traditional jewel-like...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Green, Beige, Brown Handmade Wool Rug Size: 10'6" × 14'8" (320 × 447 cm) An early 20th century Persian Tabriz carpet, the camel field with a trellis drawn in b...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug Size: 17'0" × 24'4" (518 × 741 cm) Originating from the renowned weaving center of Tabriz, this oversized antique Persian rug, woven circa 1900, embodies t...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A luxurious early 20th century antique Persian Tabriz. The rich browns are beautifully complemented by yellow hues, with a gorgeous central pattern. This Tabriz will leave lasting im...
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Natural Dye Tabriz Revival Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A luxurious Tabriz recreation that is nothing shy of elegance and artistry. This traditional recreation encompasses beautiful floral scrolls and traditional Persian designs in neutra...
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