Large XXl Rug Tabriz Shah Abbas Emerald Green 520x350 Cm

Important and large Tabriz rug “Shah Abbas” From a Castle in Belgium.
Semi Antique (Northwest Iran) circa 1940.

Beautiful graphics (without central medallion), unique emerald green color and very rare in Tabriz carpets.
On an emerald field, seedlings of “Shah-Abbas” flower palmettes, twisted foliage in the shape of stylized diamonds.
Seven borders including the main ruby with decoration recalling the central field in polychrome.

Shah Abbas rugs depict in their border a vine and flowers with a field of elaborate angular flowering palmettes and vines.
These rugs are called "Shah Abbas" after the Iranian monarch of that name who reigned during 1587 to 1629 AD. Shah Abbas was 5th Safavid king of Iran.
He is generally considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid dynasty. He left a deep mark on society and the artistic heritage of the year, renovating the country's spectacular sanctuaries and transforming its commercial relations with the rest of the world.

Today, Shah Abbas rugs are considered among the most beautiful Persian rugs, they are a perfect reflection of it bringing elegance and grace to any room they adorn.

Size : 514x350 cm without fringes
Size : 520x350 cm with fringes

Condition : Good general condition. Wool a little lower in the center of the carpet but not visible, abraches in the center visible than on one side of the carpet.
Completely redone edges on both sides of the carpet.

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