Tabriz Iran Rug 290 X 195 Cm

Iranian wool rug, cotton warp and weft, circa 1980. Very good condition. Strong and durable rug.

Elegant Tabriz, in mianfarsh format, with a traditional pattern consisting of a beautiful rosette in its center on a red background. A dark blue border contrasts with the four beige spandrels. A multitude of flowers and foliage adorn the entire rug.

Located in Iranian Azerbaijan, in the northwest of Iran, the city of Tabriz dates back to 791 AD. It gained importance from the 10th century onwards due to its climate and strategic position. Main seat of the Seljuks (tribe from present-day eastern Turkey) in the 11th century, the Mongols later chose it as their capital. Art and culture developed in Tabriz: library, painting school ... In 1392, Tamerlane conquered Tabriz. Over the decades and with many changes, the city of Tabriz became a splendid city. In 1502, Ishmael I, founder of the Safavid dynasty (1502-1736), made Tabriz his capital.

The art of carpet making in Tabriz dates back to ancient times and developed over the centuries. The most beautiful academic and major achievements date back to the reign of Shah Abbas (1588-1629) and were made in the cities of Kashan, Kerman, Meshed, Isfahan and Tabriz. From the end of the 19th century until the 1930s, European companies settled in Tabriz attracted by the mastery and reputation of the weavers of Tabriz.

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