Old Tabriz Carpet, Persian, Circa 1930

1920 - 1940

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

An old pale Tabriz carpet woven around 1930-1940 with an ivory background and wonderful soft greens, muted yellows, blues and touches of pink. A classical all over 'Herati' pattern in the main field design. This design consists of a flower centered in a diamond with curving lanceolate leaves located outside the diamond and parallel to each side. There are many versions of this design in different shapes and varying sizes. This design has been stylised through the centuries and is supposed to represent two fish swimming around a water-lily, the design in 19th century carpets depicts two leaves around a flower. The condition is excellent with no damage or significant wear to speak of.

Tabriz carpets from Northwest Persia are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design, but they cannot be distinguished by any particular pattern or by their coloration. Tabriz rugs offer classical medallion designs and a host of allover patterns as well in every color imaginable, from brilliant rich tones to soft pastels.

We love to travel all over the UK helping customers and interior designers find the ideal carpet for their home or scheme. Please request a home visit to see this beautiful antique carpet in-situ.

Physical Dimensions

Height

330cm (129.92")

Width

216cm (85.04")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA581802

Dealers Internal Reference

6701

Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description

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This design consists of a flower centered in a diamond with curving lanceolate leaves located outside the diamond and parallel to each side.

Farnham Antique Carpets

There are many versions of this design in different shapes and varying sizes. This design has been stylised through the centuries and is supposed to represent two fish swimming around a water-lily, the design in 19th century carpets depicts two leaves around a flower. The condition is excellent with no damage or significant wear to speak of.

fig 1. Old Tabriz carpet, Persian, Circa 1930 — fig 1. Old Tabriz Carpet, Persian, Circa 1930

Tabriz carpets from Northwest Persia are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design, but they cannot be distinguished by any particular pattern or by their coloration. Tabriz rugs offer classical medallion designs and a host of allover patterns as well in every color imaginable, from brilliant rich tones to soft pastels.

We love to travel all over the UK helping customers and interior designers find the ideal carpet for their home or scheme. Please request a home visit to see this beautiful antique carpet in-situ.