Persian carpet. Tabriz, first half of the twentieth century.

Persian carpet. Tabriz, first half of the twentieth century.
Hand knotted wool.
It has marks of use and wear.
Measurements: 340 x 252 cm.

Iranian carpet organized with a central field of blue color on which develop complex floral patterns and bouquets that arise from a central rosette. Tulips, corollas, scrolls and rosettes are intertwined as a very attractive vegetal tracery. It also has a triple border with foliate and vegetal motifs in a garland. Complementary colors: red, various shades of blue, yellow, ochre, black.

Tabriz is one of the oldest carpet weaving centers and has a great diversity of carpet types. The rope materials are generally made of cotton or silk which is used for very fine carpets) Tabriz has one of the most diverse displays of designs, from medallions, to figurative carpets, etc. Tabriz has been a large and world famous carpet manufacturing center in Iran and the world. It played an important role in the development of rich traditions of decorative and applied arts.