Antique Silk Tebriz Carpet

Period: 19th Century
Origin: Tebriz
Dimensions: 270 x 390 cm

This rare 19th century Persian silk Tabriz carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a luminous sky-blue field dominated by a monumental, multi-layered central medallion in soft copper and ivory tones. This structural balance between the expansive, blossom-filled field and the intricate, lobed medallion reflects the pinnacle of the Tabriz weaving tradition during the Qajar era. Silk Tabriz carpets of this antiquity are world-renowned for their exceptional knot density and the sophisticated translation of classical Safavid court designs into a refined, 19th-century aesthetic.

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary sky-blue ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high-contrast shifts of madder red, ivory, and golden ochre. These rich and enduring tones, enhanced by the natural, jewel-like shimmer of premium silk, exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest 19th-century Persian workshop productions. The inclusion of a wide, multi-layered border system—anchored by a primary ivory-ground border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of floral palmettes and delicate scrolling vines—creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior material quality and distinctive technical finesse of the master weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium silk on a silk foundation, resulting in a characteristically fine, dense pile and a supple, shimmering handle. The exceptional clarity of the floral outlines—specifically the minute botanical details within the medallion and the fluid, curvilinear movement of the “Shah Abbasi” palmettes throughout the field—and the presence of a harmonious silken sheen definitively distinguish this antique masterpiece from later commercial examples. Ultimately, this silk Tabriz carpet stands as a premier example of Persian textile art, representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global textile collectors.

Stock No : 1002

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