Persian Tabriz Light Blue, Cream and Rust Handwoven Wool Rug Item No.: BB7158 Size: 8'8" × 11'7" Price: $50,000 $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. On sale Price: $50,000 $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. Antique Persian Bidjar Rug BB5189 5'7" × 14'2" Size: 5'7" × 14'2" (170 × 431 cm) $25,000 $25,000 Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Blue and Camel Handwoven Wool Rug BB7288 11'7" × 19'9" Size: 11'7" × 19'9" (353 × 601 cm) $50,000 $50,000 Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug BB4936 12'4" × 15'9" Size: 12'4" × 15'9" (375 × 480 cm) @Y&B $85,000 $85,000 Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug BB7400 12'0" × 18'8" Size: 12'0" × 18'8" (365 × 568 cm) $30,000 $30,000 Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Red Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet BB3460 8'5" × 15'0" Size: 8'5" × 15'0" (256 × 457 cm) $12,000 $12,000 Add to cartProduct added to wishlist. Antique Persian Bidjar Rug BB7309 11'0" × 17'9" Size: 11'0" × 17'9" (335 × 541 cm) $90,000 $90,000