Hand-Knotted Antique Tabriz Style Rug Beige Blue Pictorial All Over Pattern

Hand knotted in wool originating from India circa 1890-1900, this antique rug employs a unique Tabriz Persian rug style unlike almost anything in our collection with this much emphasis on intricate pictorial motifs. Most notably our team has seldom seen an antique Tabriz rug with this preference of both human love and animal pictorials, let alone prevailing in the border as the dominant motif as in this subtle homage to neoclassic cartouche patterns. The juxtaposition of these depictions with the more animal focused, less symmetrical pictorials—randing from horseback warriors,, lions, stag and deer, and bird depictions creates an entirely unique sense of movement that draws the eye in such a pleasing allure. This apt control highlights the range of amazing and varied blue, pink, red, green, and gold colorways prevailing against the more forgiving beige-brown field and the likewise gentler tones of green in the floral patterns, all elements remarking a distinctive approach negotiating the sensibilities of both the European and Oriental rug market for an iconic Persian rug look for this period. Connoisseurs will note the emphasis of contrasting subtexts of war and love depicted in the field and border respective, connoting a fascinating variety of cultural interpretations ranging from hunting, marital, and royalty allusions in an ideal condition. Designers will further note the subtle cream and pink radiance in the beige colorway in considering this magnificent selection for projects welcoming opulence in an area rug. A collectible rarity joining the transitional rugs in the Antique & Vintage rug collection from Rug & Kilim.