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.
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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
$1,727Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Vintage Transylvanian Persian Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century Persian design Transylvanian rug, with light colors and good quality, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome...
Wool, Cotton
$1,005Sale Price|20% Off
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
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 Pretty Vintage Silk and Cotton Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century silk Turkish rug with beautiful mihrab design and nice light colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and cotton on ...
Cotton, Silk
$512Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Pretty Little Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Turkish Kayseri rug with beautiful floral design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with silk velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury...
Cotton, Silk
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 58 in W 49 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Olga Fisch Folk Art Ecuadorian Rug 125cmx145cm Tapestry 4x5 Beige c.1955
By Olga Fisch
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent vintage Olga Fisch Ecuadorian folk art rug. This handwoven textile features a vibrant and highly detailed composition of stylized human figures, animals, and sy...
Wool
$3,909Sale Price|20% Off
W 75.2 in L 57.09 in
VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim 145x191cm Signed 5x6 Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Flatwoven Kelim Rug Handmade Tapestry "This is a beautiful European kilim Rug. This magnificent flatwoven rug and t...
Wool
Exhibited Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery Silk Panel Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine embroidered silk panel in giltwood frame originally from the Annette Martin Collection and exhibited at the Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco February 8th - Mar...
Silk, Giltwood
993 - Beautiful Vintage French Tapestry Jaquar
Located in Paris, FR
993 - Beautiful French tapestry from the end of the 20th century with a beautiful medieval design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar woven with wool and cotton.
Wool
Tapestry, French Design Very Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Tapestry, French design very fine, 9'3" x 6'8". This magnificent tapestry was handcrafted by skilled artists using the exact same method of weaving used in 16th century. It was woven...
Wool
$4,500
H 104 in W 76 in D 0.1 in
Zabihi Collection Beautiful Colorful Vintage Inspired Suzani Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Hand-embroidered Suzani textile made in the last quarter of the 20th century. Glowing vibrant colors executed by the weave giving it an old world look and vintage feel. Measure...
Cotton
Vintage Wool Flower Rug, Hand-Crafted, Portugal, Late 20th Century
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rug flower, unusual and vintage rug with relief flowers like roses : incredible !! It can become a beautiful HEADBOARD . With a very good price because I'm closing activities. nr. ...
Wool
$2,127Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 26 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Islamic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78734 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. Introducing an exceptional masterpiece of cultural distinction, this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug ...
Silk
Transitional Pink Beige Gold Hand-Knotted Natural Silk Eco-Friendly Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rumi collection master weavers artfully re-spin and hand-knot the finest remnants of sustainable sari-silk to create the breakthrough Rumi Silk collection. These remarkable patte...
Silk
$2,986Sale Price|20% Off
W 43.31 in L 45.28 in
Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Signed Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Vintage European Tapestry, artist signed by JC Bisery, featuring a distinctive Art Nouveau design with bold florals and strong artistic character. This magnificen...
Wool
$53,200
W 192 in L 240 in
Abstract Contemporary Hand-knotted Wool and Upcycled Natural Silk Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Odyssey collection A breakthrough, three dimensional and multi textural rug collection, inspired by NASA imagery. Distressed wool and natural silk are hand-knotted to create thre...
Wool, Silk
Cotton Kayseri Turkish rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beautiful Turkish cotton Kayseri rug with multiple praying niches. This vintage Kayseri rug is called a SAPH, which is a typical style in rugs from Kayseri or Hereke. Surrounded by ...
Cotton
Organic Contemporary Blue Green Purple Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Odyssey collection a breakthrough, three dimensional and multi textural rug collection, inspired by NASA imagery. Distressed wool and natural silk are hand knotted to create three levels of visual and tactile finery. The collection pairs vintage textures with contemporary designs and colors. The Odyssey rug...
Wool, Silk
$18,480
W 120 in L 168 in
Contemporary Pink Fuchsia Chinese Dragon Design Hand-knotted Natural Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rumi collection master weavers artfully re-spin and hand-knot the finest remnants of sustainable sari-silk to create the breakthrough Rumi Silk collection. These remarkable patterns, conveyed in fresh colors, dictate a new aesthetic for modern rugs. Woven concepts speaks to the desires of today’s design savvy buyer, the Rumi Silk Collection conveys a balanced sensibility through simplicity in design and luxury texture. Collection: Rumi Design: Emre (Dragon Rose) Item: rug or carpet Size: approximate (plus or minus a few inches) Colors: Pink, Fuchsia, Punch, Peach, Coral, Salmon, Orange, Green and Kelley Green Weave: hand-knotted Composition: natural cocoon silk, with a cotton foundation Texture: one level, soft, silky, cool, pliable, resilient and durable Origin: India Style: transitional - contemporary - Chinese - historic - Asian Application: high-end residential, commercial, corporate, hospitality Rug Pad Included A rug pad is included in this order. Woven Concepts is a boutique rug company, specializing in the conception and creation of high-end artisan rugs for commercial, residential, corporate and hospitality interiors. In addition to our signature rug collections, we provide extensive custom rug capabilities. Quality material and craftsmanship, distinctive design, pliable and soft textures, high performance weave, and fresh colors are elements that make Woven Concepts’ rugs outstanding. The firm was founded by the first female generation of a four-generational family trade. The Woven Concepts team has an extensive knowledge of design and production, a background in high fashion, and a passionate disposition for rugs imprinted in our DNA. Woven Concepts has earned a reputation in superior customer service. It is our goal to satisfy all of your interior rugs needs with uncompromising customer service. We understand the value of attentive customer care. It is our pleasure to convey the multitude of rug options to our customers, depending on the rug aesthetic...
Silk
Beautiful and Fine Antique Chinese Textile 3'2" x 3'7"
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Antique Chinese Textile, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: Late 19th Century
Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Judaica Tabriz Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Ivory, Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven silk Judaica Tabriz rug. Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of Azerbaijan, has for centuries enjoyed a great reputation as a center of Persian cult...
Silk
Extremly Fine Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial, Hand Knotted, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Extremly fine antique Persian Tabriz pictorial, hand knotted, circa 1920 One of pair Design: Pictorial Merry & Baby Jesus A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general catego...
Wool
Silk Antique Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century rare one of a kind antique Turkish silk Sivas predominantly silver. Decorative antique carpets from the city of Sivas located in southeast Turkey are finely ...
Silk, Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug in Terracotta, Light Blue and Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of Azerbaijan, has for centuries enjoyed a great reputation as a center of Persian culture. Under the benign patronage of Sha...
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet Mat
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Persian Tabriz Thrown Rug
Wool
Persian Senneh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite antique persian senneh small square rug.
Wool