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Antique Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
An early 20th century Persian Tabriz carpet, the cream field with a condensed herati design overall surrounding a cocoa stepped medallion with a similar design and enclosing a dark brown stepped centerpiece, with similar enlarged spandrels within an abrashed light brown enlarged palmette border.

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 Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work in the Safavid style. It was in this fertile, creative atmosphere that the weavers of Tabriz rugs for the Court were inspired to reach for new artistic heights and created exceptional and Persian carpets. The art of carpet-weaving was handed down from generation to generation and considered a family treasure, allowing artists to ply a respected trade.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BB5561
Incollect Reference #:	534024

Dimensions

W.	122 in;	H.	194 in;
W.	309.88 cm;	H.	492.76 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau is a legendary New York City rug emporium, renowned for its selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pieces. Now owned by Nader Bolour, the gallery continues its tradition of offering exceptional designs while also creating custom rugs that reinvent traditional textures and styles. | nader@dlbrugs.com | 212.586.5511