Between the 12th and 16th centuries, the city of Tabriz enjoyed its Golden Age of rug weaving. A high level of craftsmanship, merging the art of miniature painting and weaving, characterized rugs from this time period. While abstract patterns were the most widely produced, the writings of ancient Oriental poets as well as the covers of manuscripts often inspired the picturesque themes played out on these rugs. Seasons, the moon, fish and trees, snippets of scenes from battles, mosques, and palaces were not uncommon imagery. As one of the oldest rug-making cities, the historical importance and impact of Tabriz on this art form cannot be overstated.
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Design: Hunting Scene Design Tabriz Carpet
Style: Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Origin: Iran-Persia
Material: 100% Wool
Colors: Ivory, Orange, Peach, Rust, Navy, Green, Ivory, Gray
Size: 6'6" X 9'6"
Rug Number: 70002491
Antique Persian carpets, also known as Iranian carpets, are among the most diverse and beautifully designed of all the Oriental rugs in the world. Rich in culture, their historical background is one of the most intriguing in all of art history. The “golden era” of Persian carpet weaving began around 1500, and following the Silk Road, it was during these periods that Persian rugs were being exported all over the world, from Japan to Western Europe.
In Persia, (modern day Iran), the largest carpet producing centers that flourished were Tabriz, Herat, Kashan, and Kerman. These rugs represent some of the finest examples of textile art ever produced. The complex methods and highest quality materials, including natural dyes, silk, cotton, and wool, combined with being woven by hand, ensured that these creations would last for decades, and in many cases, centuries.
Designs featured in antique rugs made in Iran are prized for their flawless proportions, and angles of spiraling curvature, resulting in an effortless fluid, and timeless, style, that exemplify their ageless elegance.
The master weavers of Persia took great pride in the textile art they created, therefore Antique Persian carpets are among the finest and most important examples of textile art, displaying some of the most beautiful and artistic creations ever crafted. Their beauty and complexity are timeless, inspiring, exciting, and masterful, making them an excellent investment in the realm of fine art, that will be enjoyed and appreciated for generations to come.