74329 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'06 x 13'00.
A rare embodiment of relaxed refinement, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug emerges from the golden era of early 20th-century weaving—a time when elite artistry and aristocracy walked hand in hand. Woven with scrupulous precision in the fabled workshops of Tabriz, this extraordinary masterpiece unfolds a lyrical composition of spiraling vine tendrils, blossoming rosettes, and majestic palmettes across a time-softened red field. Every signature motif is a brushstroke in a grand visual symphony, orchestrated to reflect harmony, tradition, and timeless sophistication.
At the heart of the rug’s opulence lies its painterly use of color—burnished saffron, antique olive, faded pistachio, deep indigo, and imperial ruby—each hue mellowed with age into a poetic palette of patinaed beauty. The delicate yet exclusive medallion subtly recedes into an allover field design, giving space for the botanical motifs to unfurl in sweeping gestures reminiscent of a Mughal garden in full bloom. This lack of overt symmetry is intentional—it invites contemplation rather than command, reflection rather than rigidity. It is a design language intended for palatial salons, whispered conversations, and rooms that echo with cultural legacy.
The majestic border, richly adorned with scrolling vinery, lotus blossoms and palmette motifs on an ivory-beige ground, anchors the composition in stately grandeur. Flanked by delicate inner and outer guard bands, it serves not merely as a frame but as a continuation of the garden narrative, echoing Persian ideals of paradise—eternal, serene, and lush with meaning. The wear on the pile, earned through over a century of quiet existence, adds a sumptuous transparency to the surface, like the gentle erosion of marble in a royal courtyard. This softness is not loss—it is grace gained through time.
More than a floor covering, this exquisite work of art is a rarefied experience, a one-of-a-kind heirloom that embodies symbolic value and social good. Its artisanal creation supported entire generations of weavers whose legacy now lies in each warp and weft. Owning such a precious textile is a statement not only of cultivated taste, but of preservation—of heritage, of handwork, of humanity. This is not merely a rug, but a cultural jewel woven for connoisseurs of rarity, reverence, and remarkable beauty.
- Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
- Abrash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Iran (Persia).
- Measures: 09'06 x 13'00.
- Pile Height: 0.13 of an inch.
- Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
