The city of Tabriz in Northwest Persia has long been known as a centre for Persian arts, culture, and literature, but especially for the quality of its carpets, with a tradition dating back as early as the 14th Century. Thanks to its location, incorporating influences from nearby Azerbaijan and Turkey, its weavings are among the most diverse of any city in Persia, and antique Tabriz carpets are especially distinguished by their impressive artistry and close adherence to the traditions of Classical Persian rug weaving design.

This fine mid 20th Century example boasts an understared drawing all-over drawing set against a soft sky blue ground, very unusual in this type of weaving and lending the composition a feeling of space and balance. The central field is surrounded by a border of great proportions, decorated with scorlling vegetal motifs drawn from earlier Safavid rugs of the 17th Century.

Retained in very good practical condition for everyday use, preserving its original fringes and borders on all sides.

An elegant weaving, with a rare light blue field, which would make a wonderful addition to a variety of spaces.