“Tabriz” Oriental Carpet - Handmade

“Tabriz” Oriental Carpet

B105 x L151cm

Reddish/Pink/Salmon base with center Medallion , Blues and green’s. Wool.

Circa 30-50 yrs old, Vintage Treasure.

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Tabriz Rugs: Construction

Designs of antique Persian Tabriz rugs can vary greatly. As mentioned at the beginning, Tabriz is one of the oldest weaving centers in Persia (if not the oldest). Moreover, many times in history it was the major cultural and trade hub of Persia. This contributed to the quality and immense variety of Tabriz rugs in equal measure. Therefore, it is practically impossible to describe one specific style reserved to Tabriz. Nevertheless, if we allow for generalization, it is safe to say that Tabriz rugs are exemplary Persian rugs. The vast majority contains the most classic Persian knot – the asymmetric Senneh. Although used in other countries like India, Turkey, Egypt or China, Senneh is native to Persia (Iran). The asymmetric knot makes it possible to weave a carpet with higher knot density and more details.

However, it is important to know that Tabriz rugs may feature all kinds of techniques and weaves. One may find them in a flat-weave or pile version, with a simple or complex composition. The range starts at Bazaar quality of 24 raj and goes on up to the incredibly fine 110 raj. Raj is a unit expressing the number of knots per 7 cm of the width of the rug.

In terms of materials, wool, cotton and silk are the top three, yet plant-derived and metal threads also appear. Cotton and wool usually go to the foundation while wool and silk form the pile. The most exquisite and rare rugs flaunt a silk pile on a silk foundation.