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76579 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 10'00 x 13'03.
This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug unfurls like a lyrical ode to classical Persian artistry, where each knot is steeped in centuries of poetic expression. At its heart lies a multi-lobed medallion, radiant with crimson, ivory, and touches of sapphire, blooming forth like a celestial blossom from a verdant garden. The medallion's symmetrical layers are adorned with intricate floral sprays and delicate palmettes, crowned with stylized arabesques that seem to dance in a timeless rhythm, binding the composition together in harmonious elegance.
Surrounding the medallion, the field is a luxuriant expanse of soft green, overlaid with a rich tableau of botanical motifs and swirling vine scrolls. Stylized lotuses, peonies, and palmettes intermingle with feathery arabesque tendrils, evoking the divine abundance of a Persian garden in full bloom. The visual symphony is anchored by four richly articulated corner spandrels, each echoing the motifs of the central field but with their own majestic flair—featuring lavish floral sprays framed in dark and light hues, balancing the composition with stately grandeur.
The Tabriz rug is framed by a regal border of deep brick red, saturated with the intricate splendor of blooming Shah Abbas palmettes, rosettes, and sinuous vines that weave in a continuous song of natural opulence. This magnificent border is flanked by an inner and outer guard band, each finely wrought with rosettes and vine-scrolls, offering a delicate, rhythmic counterpoint to the lavishness within. These bands serve as both a protective enclosure and an ornamental flourish, enhancing the piece’s structural integrity and visual depth.
Altogether, this antique Persian Tabriz rug transcends mere decoration—it is a woven sanctuary of grace and refinement. The interplay of color, form, and symbolism speaks to the weaver’s devotion, capturing the soul of Persian culture where beauty is not simply seen, but deeply felt. A testament to the grandeur of a bygone era, this masterpiece invites contemplation, inspiring awe in those who tread upon its storied threads.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 10'00 x 13'03.
- Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.