Tabriz | 314 x 226 cm | Nr. Z-4659

Floral Tabriz, cream white with border and medallion

Origin	Persia
Dimensions	314 cm x 226 cm (= 7.0964 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots per m²2	160.000
Pile height	6mm
Year of manufacture	1985
Colour	Cream white, cream white
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

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 surround (border). The border forms a splendid contrast to 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 background of this Tabriz is cream white. The border is kept in light blue.

Condition

You are not the first to take a liking to this Tabriz. It had owners before you who valued it and used it. It was hand-knotted around 1985. It has been cleaned thoroughly and is in good but unrestored condition. The fringes could do with a repair. The rug has a few smaller stains/discolourations that are not very noticeable. We have not restored this Tabriz because we feel it has a special charm just as it is. If you would like us to, we will of course be happy to 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.