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.
Small antique tabriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century Tabriz rug with beautiful floral and a central medallion design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. Small uniform wear...
Wool, Cotton
$9,333 / 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
2'8"x11' Ivory Hand Knotted Tabriz Revival 300 KPSI New Zealand Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Swan White, Hand Knotted, Tabriz Revival, 300 KPSI, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Pr...
Wool
3'x17'5" Ivory Tabriz Revival Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Alabaster White, Tabriz Revival, Hand Knotted, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, 300 KPSI, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradit...
Wool
$9,333 / 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
10'x14' Red Tabriz Jaja Jalili Re-Creation Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Auburn Red, Tabriz Haja Jalili Re-Creation with Flower Medallion Design, Hand Knotted, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, Denser Weave, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool ...
Wool
$11,083 / 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
Bobyrug’s nice Antique Large Turkish Sparta Pink Field Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Unveil the charm of this stunning early 20th-century Turkish rug from Sparta. Its expansive design features a captivating central medallion on a delightful pink field, adorned with h...
Wool, Cotton
3'x5'1" Red Tebraz Re-Creation New Zealand Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Tabriz Haja Jalili Re-Creation with Flower Medallion Design, Hand Knotted, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, Denser Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile h...
Wool
$3,724Sale 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
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 Fine Turkish Early 20th Century Cesareh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A fine Turkish rug from Cesare or Cappadoce, with beautiful Botteh design and nice colors. Finely hand knotted with velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxur...
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite late 19th-century Persian Tabriz rug embodies the refinement and artistry for which the workshops of Tabriz were celebrated. Its expansive field, rendered in a luminou...
Wool
Turkish Tabriz Acrylic 10x13 Ivory, Camel & Blue Machine Made Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Turkey Design: Tabriz Actual size: 9.9x13.3 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Ivory, Camel, Blue, Light Blue, Brown Content: Machine made acrylic
Acrylic
Bobyrug’s Wonderful late 20th century very fine Punjab rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the exquisite beauty of this large hand-knotted rug from the Punjab region of India. Crafted with meticulous precision, the silky wool intricately woven on a cotton base sh...
Wool, Cotton
$1,138Sale Price|25% Off
Ivory Shabby Chic Worn Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz 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
Vintage Indian Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage Indian Tabriz rug with an all-over pattern of large-scale flowers and scrolling vines woven in crimson, light and dark indigo, teal and pink all on a cream colore...
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
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
$479Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Indian Rug with New England Cape Cod Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77602, vintage Persian Indian Rug with New England Cape Cod Cottage style. With a timeless design and defining colors, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Indian rug beautifully e...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty very fine Sino Persian silk rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning vintage Persian Tabriz-style rug, meticulously hand-knotted in China on a silk foundation. This masterpiece features a captivating royal garden scene, with maj...
Silk
$17,500 / 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
$11,088Sale Price|20% Off
The Palatial Conservatory: A Vintage Ardabil Masterpiece of Aristocratic Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
75664 Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 11'07 x 17'04. The Palatial Conservatory: A Vintage Ardabil Masterpiece of Aristocratic Grace. A vision of regal splendor, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz palace-size rug draws its inspiration from the legendary Ardabil carpet...
Wool
The Eternal Mughal Bloom: A Vintage Indian Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78543 Vintage Indian Tabriz Rug, 09'10 x 13'01. Emulating traditional sensibility with timeless appeal, this wool vintage Indian Tabriz rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. T...
Wool
8'9"x11'9" Blue Antiqued Tabriz Design Distressed Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Shades of Blue, Antiqued Tabriz Design, Distressed with Abrash, Zero Pile, Shaved Low, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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
$1,560Sale Price|25% Off
Pure Wool Persian Tabriz Vintage 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
10'x10' Round Ivory Silk With Textured Wool Tabriz Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Round Ivory Silk With Textured Wool Tabriz Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian wea...
Silk
$1,641Sale Price|25% Off
Ivory Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz Cropped Thin Distressed Look 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
The Midnight Menagerie: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Regal Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79242 Vintage Navy Blue Chinese Tabriz Rug, 04'01 x 05'09. This hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese Tabriz rug is a rare treasure of refined elegance, a woven masterpiece that speaks t...
Wool
$1,479Sale Price|25% Off
Silver Blue Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Distressed Look Worn 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
Vintage Pakistani Tabriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79224 Vintage Pakistani Tabriz Rug, 06'01 x 09'00. Woven in the fertile crossroads of artistic revival and timeless tradition, this hand-knotted wo...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century large rug with nice geometrical and decorative design and pretty colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cot...
Wool, Cotton
$9,333 / 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
$11,083 / 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
$11,083 / 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
Traditional Authentic Colorful Wool Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Tabriz rug has a polychrome all-over garden design field of arabesque lozenge lattice, each enclosing wreaths with central palmettes, in a rust red...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Indian Punjab Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Indian rug with a beautiful floral design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experien...
Cotton, Silk
Vintage Ivory Chinese Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79250 Vintage Ivory Chinese Tabriz Rug, 03'01 x 05'02. Evoking the grandeur of a bygone era where imperial refinement met artistic mastery, this hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese Tab...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Fine Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite mid-20th century Turkish Hereke rug featuring a stunning floral design reminiscent of Tabriz rugs. Vibrant colors including red, blue, pink, orange, and green adorn this fi...
Wool, Cotton
Beautiful Vintage Silk and Wool Pakistani Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little late 20th century rug from Karachi Pakistan, with beautiful Persian design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with and silk velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experie...
Wool, Cotton
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chinese Area Rug with Persian Tabriz Design and Regency Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77329, vintage Chinese area rug with Persian Tabriz design and Regency style. Ravishing and refined, this hand knotted wool and silk vintage C...
Wool, Silk
8x10 Ivory Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-13404 )
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
$9,333 / 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
$9,333 / 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
$9,333 / 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
$9,333 / 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
Outstanding Antique Tabriz Hadji Jalili Workshop Rug in Butterscotch and Teal
By Hadji Jalili
Located in Milan, IT
Very rarely can one ascribe a carpet to the near mythical Hadji Jalili workshop with a relative degree of certainty, especially as these were never signed or embellished by any sort ...
Wool
$9,000Sale Price|25% Off
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...
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 Pretty Vintage Large Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Persian design Transylvanian rug with beautiful floral design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experienc...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Silk Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful silk rug with a Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and crafts...
Silk
$17,500 / 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
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
$17,500 / 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
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
Rug & Kilim's Classic Tabriz style rug in Blue & Beige Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 12x16 rug inspired from celebrated Tabriz rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand-knotted in wool, playing an exceptional blue beside ivory and beige-brown ...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Fine Pakistani Silk and Wool Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 20th-century Pakistani rug featuring a stunning floral central medallion design. Hand-knotted with precision using silk and wool velvet on a cotton foundation. The lig...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
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
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Indian rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Indian rug with nice Persian design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lux...
Wool, Cotton