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.
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oversized Persian Tabriz Rug (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Oversized Persian Tabriz Rug 'Size Adjusted' Size: 15'0" × 16'0" (457 × 487 cm) This exquisite oversized antique Tabriz rug from the early 20th century is a stunning example ...
Wool
$19,140
Vintage Tabriz Square Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Hard to find square size, ornately drawn, forest scene Tabriz, bearing detailed trees, deer, pheasants, rabbits, peacocks, and more. Colors and shades include: Ivory, powder blue, silver, dusty blush, pale rose, wine red, antique ivory, mauve, and more. Condition notes: Like-new, original full pile height even across. Original side cord selvages intact. Fully secured sides and ends. Slightly more narrow at one end. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Tabriz square carpet...
Wool, Cotton
Red Fine Floral Luxurious Vintage Persian Qum Silk Runner Rug 2'9" x 13'7"
Located in New York, NY
Red Fine Floral Luxurious Vintage Persian Qum Silk Hallway Runner Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: Vintage
Silk
Very Fine Large Persian Silk Qum Rug 11.1' x 14.8'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Magnificent Persian Tabriz wool and silk pile with silk foundation. This rug has approximately 625 knots per sq inch with a total of 17,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It too...
Wool, Silk
Antique 1900s Traditional Persian Saraband Rug, Blue, Red, Orange, Wool, 5' x 7'
Located in New York, NY
Crafted over 100 years ago in Iran, this antique Persian Saraband carpet is hand-knotted and measures 4’5” x 6’11”. This piece introduces patterns and tones strongly associated with ...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet. 12 ft 9 in x 20 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Vase Design Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 12 ft 9 in x 20 ft 3 in (3.89 m x 6.17 m)
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Vase Design Large Size Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili 14'6" x 19'10"
By Haji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Vase Design Light Blue Large Size Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug, Country of Origin: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 19th Century
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Vintage Persian Lilihan Rug with Central Medallion Warm Neutrals 4'3 x 6'9
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'3 x 6'9. Vintage Persian Lilihan Rug with Central Medallion Warm Neutrals 4'3 x 6'9 Keivan Woven Arts / rug H-102-24, country of origin / type: Persian / Tabriz, circa m...
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Vintage Sino-Persian Tabriz Mahi 9x12 Black, Ivory, & Taupe Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1980s Vintage Sino-Persian Tabriz Mahi 9x12 Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and cr...
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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 14'6 X 13'8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk 14'6 X 13'8 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Silk Origin: Tabriz Design: Center Medallion Approximate Age: 55 years Quality (KPI): 625 Conditi...
Wool, Silk
Large Square Size Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Coral Pink and Acid Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with All-Over Design in Cora pink and Acid Green. Keivan Woven Arts / rug X23-0612-444, country of origin / type: / Tabriz, circa 1950 Measures: 13...
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Large Antique Ivory Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 12' 10" x 19' 2"
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Antique Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920. Size: 12 ft 10 in x 19 ft 2 in (3.91 m x 5.84 m).
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$4,400Sale Price|70% Off
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4'4" x 6'9"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4'4'' x 6'9''. A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets.[from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan P...
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Persian Tabriz Navy Blue Wool 10x13 Roomsized Rug
Located in Houston, TX
20th century Persian Tabriz navy blue & dust rose wool room-sized rug 10 x 13. It is in pristine condition with no apparent repairs or wear. The co...
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Antique antique Persian Haji Jalili Rug with Multi-Layere in Red, Teal & Orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique antique Persian Haji Jalili Rug with Multi-Layered Medallion In Red, Teal & Orange, Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/ CA-246, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1910 Ke...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Grand Floral Medallion in Mossy Blue and Beige
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a grand floral medallion in soft blue and beige, this Antique Persian Tabriz Rug is a magnificent piece. The balanced color scheme and intricate detailing make it a perfect...
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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug - Size: 16' X 11'6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Kork and Cotton 16' X 11'6 Key Details: Pile: Kork(baby lamb wool) Foundation: Cotton Origin: Tabriz Design: Center Medallion Approximate Age: 65 years Quality...
Kork, Cotton
Vintage Persian Tabriz Emad Rug - Size: 13'8 X 9'11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz EMAD Rug in Kork and Cotton 13'8 X 9'11 Key Details: Pile: Kork (BABY LAMB WOOL) Foundation: Cotton Origin: Tabriz EMAD Design: DRAGON Approximate Age: 65 Qua...
Cotton, Kork
Small Artistic Green Fine Luxurious Vintage Qum Persian Silk Rug 4'4" x 6'10"
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Small Artistic Green Background Fine Luxurious Vintage Qum Persian Silk Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: Vintage
Silk
Very Large Antique Amritsar Rug with Flower & Leaf Design in Blush, Blue, Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mansion sized antique Amritsar rug in blush, light blue, light brown, medium blue, gray and ivory. rug/B-0410 Measures: 15'2 x 23' This fabulous palace-sized antique rug displa...
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Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet. 10 ft 10 in x 16 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Tabriz Persian Paisley Design Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920. Size: 10 ft 10 in x 16 ft (3.3 m x 4.88 m)
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8x11 Hand-Knotted Old Tabriz Wool Area Rug with Medallion
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the timeless elegance of the 8x11 Old Tabriz Area Rug, a distinguished piece that brings classic sophistication and refined style to any home. Hand-knotted from premium-qu...
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug - Size: 19'10 X 13'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Wool and Cotton 19'10 X 13'7 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton Origin: Tabriz Design: Center Medallion Approximate Age: 70 years Quality (KPI): 500 ...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
61236 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug, 05'03 x 09'10. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal rug is a stunning example of timeless elegance, meticulously crafted with an al...
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Fine Small Luxurious Silk Pile Gold Color Vintage Persian Qum Rug 3'5" x 5'2"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Small Luxurious Silk Pile Gold Color Vintage Persian Qum Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: Vintage
Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug - Size: 16'10 X 9'9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Kork and Cotton 16'10 X 9'9 Key Details: Pile: Kork (BABY LAMB WOOL) Foundation: Cotton Origin: Tabriz Design: CENTER MEDALLION Approximate Age: 60 YEARS Quali...
Kork, Cotton
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Swedish Farmhouse Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75204 Vintage Persian Tabriz rug with Swedish Farmhouse Style 04'00 X 07'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Tabriz rug features beautiful vase motifs...
Wool
21st Century Turkish Agra 9x12 Light Olive and Khaki Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st-century Turkish Agra 9x12 Light Olive Handmade Area Rug was made with 100% hand-twisted and vegetable-dyed wool fibers. The background is a very light...
Wool
Fine Small Artistic Gold Color Luxurious Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 3'4" x 5'
Located in New York, NY
Fine Small Artistic Gold Color Luxurious Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: Vintage
Silk
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...
Wool
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage silk Kashmir rug with nice design with grids representing different designs with mihrabs, stylized flowers, trees and gardens, each with a different color; ver...
Cotton, Silk
Antique Circa 1910 Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Taupe, 11' x 14'10
Located in New York, NY
1910 Antique Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Taupe, 11' x 14'10. Tabriz means many things to rug enthusiasts: classical antique Persian carpets of the 16th century now in museu...
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Antique Fine Persian Tabriz Rug. 10 ft 2 in x 16 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Decorative Ivory Cream Antique Fine Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 10 ft 2 in x 16 ft 9 in
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Antique Tabriz Rug Blue Red Yellow & Ivory from Silk Road Rug Inc Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Large Blue and Gold Persian Tabriz Rug 5313, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1920 – The sky blue and gold of this beautiful Tabriz rug evoke the feeling of a formal ga...
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Minimalist Design Persian Tabriz Rug with Soft Orange Background, Silver & Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
large antique Persian Tabriz rug with all-over Paisley Field, Keivan Woven Arts / rug /EMB-8527-178686, country of origin / type: Iran/ Tabriz , circa 1930. Measures: 12' x 18' Thi...
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Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Rug. 4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900 - Size: 4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.27 m ...
Silk
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with floral medallions in soft pastel colors
Wool
Minimalist Design Antique Persian Tabriz Rug in All-Over Design in Faded Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist antique Persian Tabriz rug with all-over field and, light peach, light blue, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-8521-178687, country of origin / type: Iran/ Tabriz, circa 1930. ...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Floral Medallion in Soft, Muted Colors
Located in New York, NY
Soft, muted colors and a floral medallion characterize this Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. The gentle tones and classic design make it an ideal choice for adding a touch of elegance to ...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Floral Patterns in Soft, Subtle Colors
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Persian Tabriz Rug features floral patterns in soft, subtle colors, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any space. Its delicate design and muted tones create a ser...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Hajji Jalil Rug, Very Fine, Tree of Life Design
Located in Evanston, IL
Tabriz carpets are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz was the earliest cap...
Wool
Modern Tabriz Designed Wool Rug Handmade in Pale Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary interpretation of the classic Anatolian aesthetic, this handknotted Egyptian Tabriz Style rug features a medallion-and-corner design, intricate floral motifs, and a so...
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug - Size: 12'7 X 9'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Wool and Cotton 12'7 X 9'7 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton Origin: Tabriz Design: All Over Boteh Approximate Age: 60 years Quality (KPI): 500 Condit...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with All-Over Design in Copper-Red Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with All-Over Design in Copper-Orange Background. Keivan Woven Arts / rug R20-1001, country of origin / type: Iran/ Tabriz , circa 1920. Measures: 11'4 x 1...
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Zabihi Collection Rare Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable pictorial tree of life Tabriz rug woven by Hadji Jalili workshop in the city of Tabriz. Predominant colors in salmon orange and blues The weave, craftsmanship and qualit...
Wool, Cotton
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Palace Size Handmade Persian Wool Tabriz Rug 13.5’ by 20’
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Palace Size Handmade Persian Wool Tabriz Rug 13.5’ by 20’
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Vintage Persian Tabriz Nami Rug - Size: 7'1 X 6'5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Nami Rug in Kork and Silk 7'1 X 6'5 Key Details: Pile: Kork Foundation: Silk Origin: Tabriz Nami Design: Pictorial Approximate Age: 55 years Quality (KPI): 5...
Kork, Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz copper, terracotta and ivory hand knotted wool rug Size: 11'0" × 17'0" (335 × 518 cm) This somewhat unusual turn-of-the-century antique Tabriz Persian rug feat...
Wool
The Cypress Court: An Antique Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79366 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 04'00 x 04'10. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug unfolds with the assured presence of a courtly artifact, its distinguished composit...
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Antique Persian Baktiary Rug with Geometric Patterns
Located in New York, NY
Antique Baktiary
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Antique Persian Tabriz Runner with Allover Floral Design in Soft Blue and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'10 x 14'8. Antique Persian Tabriz Runner with Allover Floral Design in Soft Blue and Taupe. Keivan Woven Arts / rug SUS-1807-258, country of origin / type: Iran / Tabriz,...
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Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug in All-Over Herati in Shades of Blue and Tan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Large Tabriz Rug In All-Over Herati Design in Shades of Blue and Tan. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug 18-0701, country of origin / type: Iran/ ...
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Stylized Persian Antique Tabriz Rug with Medallion Design and Muted Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Light Blue and Taupe Diamond Medallion Geometric Design Tabriz Rug from Persia, Keivan Woven Arts / rug SUS-1908-23, country of origin / type: Iran / Tabriz, circa 1920 This antique...
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Antique Tabriz Rug with All Over Design in Rust Red, Blue's, Yellow, and L. Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Tabriz Rug with All Over Design in Rust Red, Blue's, Yellow, and L. Blue. Keivan Woven Arts / rug H8-0601, country of origin / type: Iran / Tabriz, circa 1910s. Measures: 9'...
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$15,600Sale Price|73% Off
Extremely Fine Persian Wool & Silk Tabriz Rug 9'9'' x 13'0"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Wool & Silk Tabriz Rug 9'9'' x 13'0". Tabriz has been weaving exceptionally fine carpets since the 16th century and this old ivor...
Wool, Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Beige & Brown Handwoven Wool Rug Size: 11'0" × 17'0" (335 × 518 cm) An early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug, the golden beige field with all-over rows of deli...
Wool
$8,136Sale Price|37% Off
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Ivory, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of Azerbaijan, has for centuries enjoyed a great reputation as a centre of Persian culture. Under the benign patronage of Sha...
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Antique 20th century Hadj jalili tabriz
By Hadji Jalili
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Exquisite Tabriz carpet showcasing a dense allover herati lattice design rendered in muted coral, ivory, celadon, and soft blues. The field is meticulously filled with stylized palm...
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Tabriz Antique Rug, Beige Blue - 12'3" x 15'7"
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with utmost precision and unparalleled artistry, the Tabriz Rug stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Persian rug weaving. Its deep beige background, reminiscent of...
Wool, Cotton
Hand-Knotted Area Rug - Tabriz Style - Ivory Crimson Green
Located in Dallas, TX
Tabriz Area Rug Refined Persian Elegance This exquisite Persian hand-knotted rug embodies the graceful sophistication of traditional workshop weaving. Its luminous ivory field sets ...
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