Description:-
76697 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 12’00 x 15’04.
The Imperial Garden: A Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
This hand knotted wool Chinese Tabriz rug is a magnificent interpretation of one of the world's most celebrated decorative traditions, where Persian artistry met the refined craftsmanship of Chinese master weavers. Its sumptuous burgundy field evokes the grandeur of imperial interiors, creating a composition that radiates sophistication, prestige, and enduring beauty. Conceived for those who appreciate meticulous craftsmanship, this stunning masterwork transforms any setting into a statement of cultivated luxury.
An intricate allover arrangement of iconic Herati motifs unfolds across the field with impeccable precision, creating a seamless tapestry of interconnected floral forms. At the heart of each motif rests a delicate blossom enclosed within a diamond, embraced by gracefully curving leaves that traditionally symbolize fish circling the Water of Life. This revered pattern expresses prosperity, harmony, and abundance while serving as a protective talisman, its endless repetition reflecting the eternal rhythm of nature and the enduring continuity of life.
Uniting the exceptional composition are flowing arabesque vines that weave effortlessly through the floral network like living branches in a paradise garden. These elegant scrolls symbolize infinity, spiritual connection, and the perpetual cycle of growth, linking every blossom into a harmonious whole. The richly layered botanical imagery recalls the magnificent palace gardens admired along the Silk Road, where artistic traditions merged to create textiles of extraordinary refinement and lasting significance.
Encircling the extraordinary masterpiece is a distinguished Shah Abbasi palmette border flanked by double floral meander guard borders, completing the composition with architectural balance and regal presence. The celebrated palmettes, inspired by stylized lotus blossoms, represent nobility, divine protection, and the splendor of paradise, while the graceful floral meanders reinforce the uninterrupted flow of life throughout the design. The result is an exquisite work of art whose timeless elegance, masterful symbolism, and impeccable craftsmanship make it a remarkable acquisition for the most discerning interiors.
- Rendered in variegated shades of burgundy, cream, tan, beige, ecru, light pink, olive, brown, sky blue, ink blue and taupe with other accent colors.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in China.
- Measures: 12'00 x 15'04.
- Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century.
