Persian Tabriz Light Blue, Cream and Rust Handwoven Wool Rug Item No.: BB7158 Size: 8'8" × 11'7" Price: $39,000 Print Inquiry Area Rugs > Antique Rugs > Persian Rugs > Persian Tabriz Light Blue, Cream and Rust Handwoven Wool Rug Persian Tabriz Light Blue, Cream and Rust Handwoven Wool Rug BB7158 8'8" × 11'7" $39,000 An unusual early 20th century Tabriz antique carpet from Northwest Persia, the light blue field with a lozenge lattice overall formed of cream and rust broad leafy bands containing hooked-palmettes and enlarged abstract leaves within a rust cartouche 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 oriental rugs for the Court were inspired to reach for new artistic heights and created exceptional oriental rugs 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. The early eighteenth century saw the end of the Safavid Empire and the decline of the town of Tabriz with its legendary craftsmanship falling into disuse. Under the Qajar Dynasty (1786-1925) the workshops of Tabriz were gradually revived and by the 1880’s another golden age was underway and Tabriz again began to reestablish its position as the center for the export of Persian rugs to the West. Share00 In stock Print Inquiry Add to cart Download Product added to wishlist. Price: $39,000 Add to Wishlist Product added! Browse Wishlist The product is already in the wishlist! Browse Wishlist Item No.: BB7158 Circa: 1900 Size: 8'8" × 11'7" (264 × 353 cm) Style: Botanic, Geometric Origin: Persia Similar rugs Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Persian Baktiari Geometric in Shades of Terracotta, Blue and Beige Rug BB5736 12'9" × 16'5" Size: 12'9" × 16'5" (388 × 500 cm) $90,000 $90,000 Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet BB3245 12'10" × 20'5" Size: 12'10" × 20'5" (391 × 622 cm) $95,000 $95,000 Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Antique Persian Hamadan runner BB3258 3'8" × 16'5" Size: 3'8" × 16'5" (111 × 500 cm) $4,500 $4,500 Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Antique Hamadan runner BB4599 3'2" × 11'5" Size: 3'2" × 11'5" (96 × 347 cm) $7,000 $7,000 Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Antique Persian Kashan Rug BB3801 10'2" × 12'9" Size: 10'2" × 12'9" (309 × 388 cm) $80,000 $80,000 Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Antique Persian Hamadan Rug (Size Adjusted) BB5862 3'10" × 11'2" Size: 3'10" × 11'2" (116 × 340 cm) $12,000 $12,000