Antique Persian Tabriz Camel and Brown Handwoven Wool Carpet BB6595 14'4" × 22'4" $90,000

An early 20th century Persian Tabriz carpet, the abrashed field with an unusual overall design of concentric stepped medallions in alternating camel and brown containing delicate rows of small fleurons within a cream turtle-palmette and scrolling vinery border.

An antique Tabriz can be made of cotton or silk and woven as a pile carpet or flat-weave. A refined palette reliant on copper tones, terracotta and ivory, with shades of blue and subtle touches of gold, green and salmon are prevalent in antique Persian rugs. Some extremely luxurious antique Tabriz rugs and carpets were woven in silk. Haji Jalili, master weaver of the Qajar era is renowned for producing some of the most superlative oriental Tabriz antique rugs. Within the span of nineteenth century decorative arts, it is still generally acknowledged that the finest antique Tabriz carpets and rugs are unsurpassed for both quality and beauty.