79323 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 08'07 x 11'06.
The Midnight Garden: Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug of Persian Floral Grandeur
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of old-world craftsmanship with this hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese Tabriz rug—a majestic expression of luxury that evokes the elegance of royal courts and the poetic refinement of Persian garden design. This exquisite piece, masterfully woven in the Chinese tradition yet inspired by the revered artistry of Tabriz, is not simply a rug but a symbol of cultural continuity, status, and timeless sophistication. Every precious thread, every flourish, every curve speaks of patient labor and reverence for beauty, crafted for those who understand that true luxury is not mass-produced, but made by hand, and made to last.
At the heart of the design is an allover botanical field that blooms across a rich, midnight black ground—a canvas as deep and mysterious as the night sky. Stylized palmettes, rosettes, and lotus blossoms radiate outward in rhythmic repetition, each one connected by flowing vines and golden arabesques that dance in a delicate, symmetrical cadence. The palette is one of muted opulence—gilded saffron, parchment cream, soft taupe, and mahogany red—rendered in natural wool, whose soft sheen captures light and gives the design an almost illuminated manuscript quality.
Framing this floral constellation is a regal crimson border, ablaze with grand palmettes and crowned with a sand-toned secondary band of intricate meanders and floral rosettes. These framing elements not only emphasize the stately presence of the central field but serve as a symbolic enclosure—evoking the ancient Persian concept of the paradise garden, where every flower and pathway is bounded by order, symmetry, and divine balance. This visual architecture transforms the rug into a meditative landscape, where one may imagine walking barefoot across woven petals in a court of kings.
This vintage Chinese Tabriz rug is an exquisite work of art—one that bestows instant prestige upon the interiors it graces. Whether laid beneath a grand piano, anchoring a formal dining room, or unfurled in a gallery-like salon, it declares its presence with quiet authority and refined allure. It is not merely a furnishing but a cherished treasure, rich in history, symbolic value, and artistic intention—destined for discerning collectors who seek not only the finest craftsmanship but the rarest form of timeless beauty.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in China.
- Measures: 08'07 x 11'06.
- Pile Height: 0.33 of an inch.
- Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century.
