Tabrīz rugs and carpets are named for their place of origin — the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz). To collectors of antique and vintage Persian carpets and rugs, it is one of history’s best-known hubs for textiles and other handicrafts. Tabriz is among the most populous cities in Iran and home to a rich tradition of hand-knotted rugs. The region’s weavers and their craft flourished under the Safavid dynasty between the 12th and 16th centuries after the Safavids wrested control of the city from the Turks.
Aside from asymmetrical knots, the characteristics of antique Tabriz rugs and carpets include intricate patterns and designs woven from silk and wool. (Antique rugs are primarily woven from the latter.) Like Turkish rugs, Tabriz and other Persian rugs often reflect the region where they were made and typically feature floral and garden motifs with bold maroon, gold and red palettes. The most iconic motif found in Tabriz rugs is a central medallion that radiates outward into other star-shaped pendants and cartouches, with quarter medallions positioned on the corners, while special variations feature curling arabesque floral motifs and hunting scenes. There are rich hues of ivory, copper, terracotta and burgundy with complementing highlights of navy blue and deep green.
While weavers traditionally rely on their fingers to produce the knots in Persian rugs and carpets, local weavers in Tabriz utilize a knife with a buttonhook-like projection to increase their speed. Some of the region’s artisans have set records for weaving faster than one knot per second. These rugs feature an integration of knots that are both Persian and Turkish in origin, and have a double weft made with cotton, wool or silk and cotton warps. This unique process makes these textiles the product of one of the finest and most delicate rug-making traditions in the world.
Tabriz carpets, along with other types of Persian rugs, have experienced a contemporary revival in the past few decades and are a coveted and distinctive piece of craftsmanship in many homes and other interior spaces.
Find a collection of antique and vintage Tabriz rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Ivory 1930s Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Rug All-Over
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted Oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Start a new room with ...
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Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Allover Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 1930s antique Persian Tabriz carpet is a striking example of the artistry and precision for which Tabriz weavers are celebrated. The carpet features an elegant lattice-style fie...
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Persian Oval Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. This beautiful rug is from Tabriz and the design is medallion, floral. The base color is cream a...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$3,500
W 125 in L 173 in
Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
Indo-Tabriz area rugs are hand-knotted rugs with traditional designs and rich color palettes. They are known for their quality, durability, and diverse patterns. This stunning carpet...
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$1,397Sale Price|55% Off
W 39.38 in L 56.3 in
Vintage Persian Carpet hand-knotted, all over pattern Yalameh
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Hand-knotted Vintage Persian rug, all over Yalameh pattern. Yalameh carpets are partr of the oldest Persian tradition. They are famous for their quality construction and use of the h...
Wool
$2,545Sale Price|30% Off
W 50.01 in L 78.75 in
Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Blue and Ivory Rug, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Persian Tabriz hand knotted floral blue and ivory rug, circa 1970. 100% wool pile on a cotton foundation. Ground color is light blue with ivory de...
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Wool Ivory, Red, and Navy Floral Hand-woven Tabriz Style Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This brand new rug features a beautiful classic Persian Tabriz-inspired design, rich color combination and a superb quality workmanship. Handwoven using 100% natural wool pile on cot...
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100% Wool Hand-knotted Ivory Floral Tabriz Inspired Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Truly one of a kind and extremely high quality Tabriz Inspired rug featuring a breathtakingly decorative design and a masterful coloration. 100% Fine natural wool pile. Brand new. Me...
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Vintage hand-knotted Persian rug, Gabbeh
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Hand-knotted Vintage Persian rug, Gabbeh. Gabbeh are carpets from southern Persia. They are part of the ancient Persian tradition. They are refurbished carpets for their construction...
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New Contemporary Wool Hand-Woven Ivory and Teal Quality Tabriz-Inspired Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brand new Tabriz from China woven by master weavers, this beautiful rug features an exceptional workmanship and a masterful color combination. 100% Fine natural wool pile.
Wool
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
W 98 in L 122 in
Traditional Vintage Persian Style Rug with All-Over Floral Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
73491, vintage Pakistani Persian style rug with all over floral motif. This traditional Persian style rug features an intricate floral medallion floating in a frenzied garden of feat...
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Fine Indo Tabriz Persian Design Indian Rug, Hand Knotted 11' x 17'
Located in New York, NY
Fine Indo Tabriz Persian design Indian rug, hand knotted Design: Floral Carpets are an integral part of Indian craft traditions. The tradition of carpet weaving in India is c...
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Light Ivory and Baby Blue Kaisary Persian Rug - Antique 1930s
Located in New York, NY
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Tabriz Carpet with Allover Herati and Palmette Design
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted Persian (Tabriz rug) - early 1900s
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Mid 20th Century Persian Tabriz Area Rug Brown, Red and Citron Tones
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tabriz rugs are a type of handmade Persian rug originating from the city of Tabriz in northwest Iran. Tabriz has a long history of producing high-quality rugs and is one of ...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Wool 9x12 Ivory & Light Green Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Origin: Persian Design: Tabriz Circa: 1930s Actual size: 8.9x11.10 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Ivory, Light Blue, LIght Green, Rust, Tan Content: Woo
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian tabriz rug with the most wonderful densely woven mirrored floral trellis pattern with myriad flowers and leaves across the ground, surrounded by...
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W 120 in L 152 in
Antique 1930s Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 10x13 Light Pink, Blue & Peach Handmade Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Pahlavi Tabriz 9x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug with a large central floral medallion living admits a field of more floral and scrolling vine clusters, and a tree-of-life in each co...
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W 115 in L 147 in
Eliko Rugs by David Ariel Antique Tabriz Rug Pink Allover Field & Yellow Accents
Located in New York, NY
Persian Tabriz rugs are a type of hand-woven carpet that originated in the city of Tabriz, located in northwest Iran. Tabriz is renowned for its long-standing tradition of carpet wea...
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Antique Tabriz Carpet, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This NW Persian city carpet shows a classical "Shah 'Abbas" palmette, rosette spray, giant jagged leaf and rinceau pattern executed in shades of brown and khaki on the old ivory fiel...
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Gorgeous Blue Tabriz Carpet, All-Over Field
Located in New York, NY
This well-woven NW Persian city carpet is finely detailed with a close all-over pattern one medium-dark blue ground which shows general wear with some weft exposure. Barbed leaves an...
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Antique Gray & Blue Persian Tabriz Rug, Paisley Allover Field
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Tabriz rug has greyish field that displays rows of floriated botehs alternating in orientation row by offset row. The grayish main border shows bent leaves and bracketed...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Dark Colors, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Wholly in the Saraband style, offset rows of elaborately floriated botehs switch orientation on the brick ground while the main border shows flower heads and sketch vinery sections.
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Fine Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Mint Green Field, Periwinkle Borders
Located in New York, NY
This tabriz has a periwinkle and mint green palette is manifested in a layered circular medallion, edged by escutcheon Arabesque corners and more escutcheon palmettes. Dramatic barbe...
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Stunning Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet, Ivory Field, Blue and Green Accents
Located in New York, NY
The sand ground of this well-woven NW Persian city carpet shows a centered pattern of wiry and broader arabesques, regular leaf palmettes and oak leaf palmettes and tulips. A pendant...
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