Tabriz Persian rugs are surprisingly affordable, especially considering the amount of work and effort that is required to make each rug. Tabriz rugs are made by hand and are world renowned for richness of color and variety of elaborate designs, each rug being unique. Tabriz rugs are among the most beautiful and well known Persian rugs made and are pleasures for today and treasures for tomorrow.
Tabriz rugs originate from the ancient city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran. Tabriz is the largest producer of handmade Persian rugs in the world and rug making can be traced back to the 15th century. Tabriz established itself as the market center for the exportation of Persian rugs in the mid 19th century.
Tabriz rugs are double wefted, the Turkish knot is dominant but both Turkish and Persian knots are used.
Tabriz rugs are characterized by their curvilinear patterns including medallions, hunting patterns, prayer, and pictorial rugs and are famous for their wide range of patterns and styles. Tabriz rugs normally feature dense floral patterns filled with palmettes, vases and other garden elements.
The warps and wefts of Tabriz rugs are cotton and are mostly un dyed, although occasionally the wefts may be either pale blue or light gray. The majority of Tabriz rugs are mid-size to large. Although truly exceptional Tabriz rugs have been sold at auction for well over a million dollars, there are many wonderful rugs that are extraordinarily beautiful and very affordable. |
