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 Tabriz Antique Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This 1900s antique Persian Tabriz rug showcases the masterful artistry and craftsmanship of one of Persia's most renowned weaving centers. Handwoven with exceptional precision, the r...
Wool
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
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Persian Tabriz rug, woven circa 1900, is a testament to the refined artistry and technical mastery of one of the most influential weaving centers in Iran. Tabriz, lo...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Cream Beige Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This distinguished Persian Tabriz rug shines with understated elegance. The field reveals a delicate celladon-green hue, refined to a soft, almost pastel tone, that brings a serene a...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Persian Tabriz rug from the 1920s is a masterclass in artistry and refinement, embodying the elegance for which Tabriz weavers are celebrated. Its design is a ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Antique Tabriz Floral Medallion Warm Tan Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This charming early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug, measuring 3′7″ × 5′0″, offers a delightful blend of warm color tones and refined botanical design. The field is grounded in rich...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Floral Cream Beige Rug - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique Persian Tabriz rug (circa 1920s) embodies the elegance and craftsmanship for which the renowned weaving center of Tabriz has long been celebrated. Handwoven in...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished example of late 19th-century Persian artistry, this antique Tabriz rug embodies the refinement and sophistication for which the famed weaving center of Tabriz is cele...
Wool
7x10 Vintage Fine Persian Tabriz Rug Rare Hand Knotted Carpet Beige 213cmx305cm
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Persian Tabriz rug presents an exceptionally refined floral vinework composition executed with remarkable precision and balance. Intricate scrolling arabesques, blossomi...
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
$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
$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
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Floral Soft Beige Rug - c. 1930
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 1930s Persian Tabriz rug embodies the refinement and artistry for which Tabriz weaving is renowned. Woven in Northwest Persia, the carpet presents a harmonious palette...
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
$1,165Sale Price|25% Off
8'1"x11' Deep Green Hand Knotted 100% Wool Vintage Tebraz Clean Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Tabriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmans...
Wool
$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
19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )
Wool
$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
1940s Classic Salmon Animals Medallion Vintage Tabriz Silk Knotted Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
"This exceptional 1940 Antique Tabriz Silk Formal rug is a highly refined masterpiece originating from the celebrated weaving Measuring a highly versatile 6' 2" x 8' 9", this collec...
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
1940s Traditional Ivory Ground Floral Medallion Vintage Tabriz Silk Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind antique Tabriz silk rug, Tabriz silk rugs represent the upper tier of Tabriz production — silk pile woven on a silk or cotton foundation, with very high knot counts ...
Wool
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
1940s Antique Apricot Floral Paisley Grand Scale Tabriz Silk Knotted Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 1940 Antique Tabriz carpet represents the pinnacle of Formal weaving artistry. Originating from the historic commercial , this grand-scale 13' x 20' masterpiece sho...
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
$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
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
1940s Traditional Mid-20th Century Ivory Medallion Tabriz Silk Highlights Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind antique Tabriz rug Tabriz is a major city in northwestern ), historically one of the most important centers of formal carpet weaving. Hand-knotted wool. Authentic...
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
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
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Persian Tabriz rug from the early 1900s is a masterful example of the artistry for which Tabriz weavers are celebrated. Woven in one of the most renowned weavi...
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
$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
$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
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
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Allover Floral Rug In Pale Sand - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
This fine Persian Tabriz rug, sized at 7′7″ × 10′8", stands as a splendid example of early 20th-century artistry-an heirloom piece with both technical merit and decorative richness. ...
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
$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
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
$1,510Sale Price|25% Off
9'8"x11'10" Taffy Pink Hand Knotted Old Tebraz Cleaned Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Tabriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmans...
Wool
$1,008Sale Price|25% Off
7'1"x9'9" Corydalis Blue Distressed Clean Wool Hand Knotted Tebraz Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Tabriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmans...
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
Antique Azerbaijani Tabriz Wool 10x13 Rust, Navy & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Circa: 1930s Origin: Azerbaijan Design: Tabriz Actual size: 9.8 x 12.9 Color: Rust, Red, Navy, Light Blue, Brown, Ivory Content: Wool
Wool
1940s Antique Beige Shah Abbas Floral Traditional Tabriz Knotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 1940 Antique Tabriz Formal rug showcases the historic craftsmanship renowned weaving center. Measuring 8' 1" x 10' 3", the carpet features a elegant ivory ground, ...
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
1940s Classic Beige Floral Animals Antique Tabriz Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 1940 Antique Tabriz Silk Formal rug is a highly refined masterpiece originating from the celebrated weaving Measuring 5' 11" x 9' 2", this collector's piece is dist...
Wool
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
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
1940s Traditional Ivory Field Floral Vintage Tabriz Silk Highlights Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th-century Tabriz carpet from around 1940, measuring approximately 121.9 × 183.1 cm (about 4’0″ × 6’0″). The composition is built on an ivory field with silk highlights wove...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Exquisite Tabriz Antique Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 1900's Antique Persian Tabriz rug is a masterclass in the artistry and craftsmanship that has made Tabriz weaving renowned for centuries. Hand-knotted in the heart of ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 1920's Persian Tabriz rug is a masterful example of the artistry and craftsmanship for which the renowned weaving center of Tabriz is celebrated. Woven nearly a centur...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Floral Cream Beige Rug - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Antique Persian Tabriz rug showcases the masterful artistry and refined elegance for which the weaving workshops of Tabriz are celebrated. Woven in the heart of one of Per...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Tabriz rug, dating back to circa 1900, is a distinguished piece from Doris Leslie Blau, renowned for its exceptional collection of antique and vintage rugs. This...
Wool
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
$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