Tabriz | 345 x 242 cm | Nr. Z-2456

Floral Tabriz, cream white with border

Origin	Persia
Dimensions	345 cm x 242 cm (= 8.35 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots per m²2	120.000
Pile height	7mm
Year of manufacture	1960
Colour	Cream white, dark red
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.

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.

Condition

You aren't the first to take a liking to this Tabriz. It had owners before you who valued it and lived with it. It was hand-knotted around 1960. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but unrestored condition. The pile is worn down in places. We haven't restored this Tabriz because we feel it has a special presence exactly as it is. If you'd like us to, we'll of course be happy to restore the rug for you. Either way, this Tabriz will give you pleasure 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.