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 Pair of Navy Persian Antique Runners
Located in New York, NY
A pair of long navy blue Persian runners from the city of Malayer. Measure: 3'4'' x 17'2'' and 3'2'' x 17'4'' respectively. Can be sold individu...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tabriz Rug in Beige-Brown With Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted silk 8×10 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection, and enjoys a design inspired by rare antique Persian Tabriz rugs. On the Design: A ri...
Silk
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Hadji Jalili Tabriz Light Green / Brown
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Hadji Jalili workshops were world renowned for producing impeccable Tabriz carpets during the latter part of the 19th century into the first quarter of the 20th century (1880-191...
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Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Turkish Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty Mid Century Turkish Kayseri rug with beautiful mihrab design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of ...
Cotton, Silk
Traditional Persian Square Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Square size Pillow made from a Persian Lilihan rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 19'' x 19''.
Wool, Cotton
$2,383Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, Traditional Style Collides Old World Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77416 Vintage Chinese Area Rug with Persian Tabriz Design and Regency Style 05'10 x 09'00. Ravishing and refined, this hand knotted wool vinta...
Wool
$9,449 / 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
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Rose and Khaki Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 15" x 20".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pretty vintage Turkish Kayseri rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Turkish Kayseri rug with a beautiful mihrab design and nice colours with a beige field, green, pink, brown, yellow and dark blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on ...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Rustic Persian Malayer Lumbar Size Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Persian Malayer rug. Terracotta, soft blue, gray and green accents Measures: 15" x 19".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Allover Floral In Warm Tan Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug showcases the region's storied artistry and technical mastery. Its regal royal-blue field is enlivened by a reticulated trellis of stylized...
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Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage silk Turkish Kayseri rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Immerse yourself in the intricate artistry of this handwoven masterpiece. This exquisite Turkish rug hails from the heart of Kayseri, meticulously crafted with a blend of silk and co...
Cotton, Silk
Hand-Knotted Tabriz Design Oversize Rug, Wool, 13' x 23'9"
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 13' x 23'9", this exquisite piece is a masterful recreation of a classic Persian Tabriz design. Hand-knotted in Egypt with the finest materials, it pays homage to antique t...
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Bobyrug’s Pretty 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, Silk
$750Sale Price|20% Off
Gray Vintage Zoroastrian Rustic Look Sheared Low Worn Down 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
$2,450Sale Price|27% Off
6.6x10.3 Ft Fine Vintage Kayseri Rug. Even Medium Wool Pile on Cotton Foundation
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A highly decorative vintage Kayseri rug made in the 1970s, from the town of Kayseri in Central Turkey, that had long been a famous centre of rug-making. This finely hand-knotted rug features all the classical elements of its kind: Extreme attention to detail, intricate floral decoration and a color palette of glowing hues. The design includes an elaborate curvilinear medallion in deep madder red and sand beige accentuated with celadon green and golden sand hues. The medallion is flanked at the top and bottom by large botanical motifs that are evocative of pendant oil lamps...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Sivas Rug, 3'2'' x 5'5''
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Sivas rug from the early 20th century. 3'2'' x 5'5''
Wool
Pretty vintage fine Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Turkish rug with nice design and beautiful colours in hue of sky blue, navy blue, red, orange and white, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation....
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
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Indian silk rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Indian silk rug with beautiful design of Persian Tabriz rugs and beautiful colours with a red field and white field in borders, blue, ...
Cotton, Silk
$3,333Sale Price|62% Off
Pale Turkish Room size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A very finely woven Turkish rug with a muted formal repetitive palette in creamy yellow, pinky rose tones . It has a very silky sheen which makes the rug extremely desirable to touch...
Wool, Cotton
Pretty vintage Turkish Kayseri rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Turkish Kayseri rug dating back to the mid-20th century. Expertly hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation, featuring an exquisite stylized floral design with a central ...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Rug Mahi Design Haji Style Blue and Red Allover
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful antique rug from Azerbeijan. It was hand knotted using highland wool from the Azerbaijan District which is located between the Caspian sea, the Caucasus Mountains and the...
Wool
$9,449 / 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
$11,220 / 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
$1,636Sale Price|20% Off
Peach Color Distressed Look Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Hand Knotted Wool 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
$1,453Sale Price|20% Off
Gray Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Distressed Overdyed Worn 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
Vintage Kashmiri Tabriz Silk 9x12 Beige, Ivory & Red Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Vintage Origin: Kashmir, India Design: Tabriz Circa: 1980s Actual size: 9' x 12' Thickness: 1/4In. Color: Red, Light Blue, White, Salmon, Peach, Green, Ivory, Blue ...
Silk
Wonderful Little Vintage Fine Silk Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 20th century little rug with a beautiful design of the tree of life, with beautiful flowers and nice colors, entirely and very finely hand knotted with silk velvet.
Silk
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 pretty vintage Pakistani rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage Pakistani rug with nice Persian design rugs and nice colours with pink, white, sky blue and dark blue, entirely and finely hand knotted by wool and silk on cotton f...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Pink Turkish Kayseri Vintage Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mid-20th century Turkish rug with a floral design and a pink field color, with green and orange, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...
Wool, Cotton
Wonderful Midcentury Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage Transylvanian rug with Persian design and nice colors with yellow field, red, blue, green and pink, very good quality entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cott...
Wool
$3,770Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Tabriz Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Contemporary black Djoharian Design rug hand knotted wool and silk Kohinoor Collection. A stunning modern rug in transitional design. Modern rug of finest quality. Design: Kohin...
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style rug in Beige-Brown and Gold Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x18 hand-knotted wool rug from our Modern Classics collection is an ode to regal antique Tabriz Persian rugs. A grand scale hosts the finest floral detailing & palmettes i...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage fine Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Turkish rug with a beautiful floral "Mille Fleurs" design and nice colors with blue, red, green, pink, yellow and dark blue, entirely hand knotted with wo...
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Traditional Flatweave Beige Carpet "Vinerose" by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This "New Traditional-Inspired" carpet is hand-woven in flat-weave wool with a softly variegated beige ground that shows subtle abrash. Overlaying this neutral field is an all-over t...
Wool
$2,420Sale Price|20% Off
Gray Hand Knotted Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Wool Cropped Thin Distressed 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
Bobyrug’s Pretty 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
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Persian Design Fine Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Persian design rug with nice floral and central medallion design and nice colors with blue field, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cott...
Wool, Cotton
$1,664Sale Price|20% Off
Pure Wool Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Clean with Some Parts of Wear Beautiful 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
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful midcentury rug with nice floral decorative design and beautiful pink field color, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...
Wool, Cotton
The Lotus Dominion: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Endless Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54102 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 08'00 x 12'07. The Lotus Dominion: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Endless Grace. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug embodies t...
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The Lotus Legacy: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Elegant Safavid Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54101 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10'00 x 13'08. The Lotus Legacy: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Elegant Safavid Grace. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug, wov...
Wool
The Arcadian Reverie: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Rustic Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54150 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 09'00 x 12'05. The Arcadian Reverie: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Rustic Grace. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug captures ...
Wool
The Safavid Silhouette Jardin: An Antique Persian Mashhad of Cultivated Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54147 Antique Persian Mashhad Rug, 09'09 x 13'02. The Safavid Silhouette Jardin: An Antique Persian Mashhad of Cultivated Grace. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mashhad rug fr...
Wool
$17,717 / 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
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Style Hallway Runner with Tabriz Design
Located in Dallas, TX
76868 Vintage Persian Style Hallway Runner with Tabriz Design. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian style carpet runner displays a traditional Tabriz design. The entirety of the fi...
Wool
$11,220 / 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
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Midcentury Turkish rug with a beautiful floral design and nice colors with orange, blue, green and purple, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experien...
Wool, Cotton
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
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1930
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Tabriz carpet from the 1930s, distinguished by its refined botanical design and balanced palette. The soft beige ground is adorned with scrolling vines, floral sprays, and...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Little Silk Turkish Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century silk Turkish rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk ...
Silk
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
$9,449 / 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
$1,425
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...
Wool
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
Wonderful Fine Large Tabriz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 20th century rug with beautiful fine design with stylized flowers and a nice central medallion, and beautiful colors with orange, green, brown and grey, entirely hand very ...
Wool
$9,449 / 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
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...
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