Chinese Keshan | 372 x 79 cm | Nr. 3572

Floral Tabriz, dark blue with border and medallion

Origin

Standing on Persia's northern border at the crossroads of countless caravan routes, the city of Tabriz (also written Tabris or Täbriz) has always been a melting pot of different ethnic and religious groups. Although the city lies on the border with Azerbaijan, the dialect spoken in Tabriz is related to Turkish. The bazaars of Tabriz have traded in craftwork for centuries, and above all in rugs from the surrounding villages.

Pattern

The edge of the rug is framed by a decorative border. The border forms a beautiful contrast with the centre.

In the middle of the central field of this Tabriz lies the symmetrical centre, also known as the medallion. The design of the field is subordinate to the medallion, so that the medallion seems to float on the field.

The lavish floral motifs of this Tabriz are elegant and full of variety. The graceful plant symbols, depicting blossoms, leaves and branches, are artfully intertwined.

The ground of this Tabriz is dark blue. The border is worked in cream white and dusky pink. In the cream white centre, turquoise and multicoloured tones are combined.

Condition

You are not the first to take a liking to this Tabriz. It has had owners before you who valued and used it. It was hand-knotted around 1995. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but unrestored condition. The fringes could do with a repair. The edges are damaged in parts. There are also a few stains. We have left this Tabriz unrestored because we feel it has a special charm just as it is. If you would like us to, we will of course gladly restore the rug for you. Either way, this Tabriz will bring you joy for decades to come.

Material

The pile of this Tabriz was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by shearing sheep gently. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a number of impressive qualities: thanks to the wool's natural grease content, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally proofed against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound. The weft and warp threads of this Tabriz are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it especially suited to a hard-wearing foundation.