Antique Persian Gold Blue Tabriz Hunting Design Rug Birds Animals

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Tabriz is Iran's second oldest city, and was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty. The city has been the … more Tabriz is Iran's second oldest city, and was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty. The city has been the foremost Persian rug production town since the 15th century and the center of the world's weaving Community since the 1800s. Tabriz rug weavers are among the most skilled producers of quality rugs with the highest technical standards and the most varied repertoire. It is also worth mentioning that Tabriz rugs are the most traded rugs in the world. The designs are the most diverse designs of Persian carpets, and weavers used many different motifs, from Classic medallion to all-over patterns, in every color imaginable, from brilliant rich tones to soft pastels.

This pristine antique Persian blue and gold Tabriz rug circa 1900 features birds and cheetahs and other animals. This variety of Tabriz rugs are aptly called the Hunting Design rugs. less