Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug BB7285 12'10" × 20'0" $120,000

A late 19th-century antique Persian Tabriz rug featuring traditional Oriental floral designs and arabesques in muted multicolor with a soft, faded patina. Originating in the city of Tabriz, the Azerbaijani-populated town in the northwest of Iran, this antique Persian carpet is part of an ancient and multifaceted rug-weaving tradition. Tabriz boasts one of the oldest Persian carpet weaving centers and makes a huge diversity of types of carpets, with especially fine knot density (indicative of the high quality of hand-knotted antique rugs) and string materials typically made of cotton or silk. The Iranian region is famous worldwide as a large and influential carpet-making center and played a significant role in developing the rich traditions of decorative and applied arts. Collectors’ items, such as this antique Tabriz rug, are typical products of this historic craft.