Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet — 1920s | 10'2" x 13'1"

This antique Persian Tabriz carpet is distinguished by its strong European design influence, featuring staggered rows of Rococo-style roundel panels, each enclosing delicately rendered rose bouquets. The repeating medallions create a sense of rhythm and refinement, evoking the decorative language of 18th- and 19th-century European interiors.

The color palette is restrained and elegant, combining antique ivory and soft ivory tones with dark charcoal, silver, and subtle shadowing. Abrash appears throughout, lending depth and tonal movement to the field and preventing the design from feeling overly formal or static.

While the structure is decorative and orderly, the surface tells a more layered story—visible wear, restoration, and nuance speak to a long and well-lived history. This carpet is best appreciated as a richly ornamental, atmospheric foundation for large rooms where character and romance are valued over perfection.

Tabriz has long been one of Persia’s most important weaving centers, known for technical refinement and openness to external artistic influence. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Tabriz workshops were producing carpets that blended Persian craftsmanship with European decorative tastes, particularly Rococo and Neoclassical motifs.

Rugs from this period often featured floral roundels, bouquets, and panel-based layouts inspired by European textiles, furniture, and architectural ornament—designed for export as well as elite domestic use.

Antique Tabriz carpets from the 1920s represent a unique moment in rug history, where East and West met in design language, resulting in pieces that feel both cosmopolitan and deeply traditional.

Golnaz is a Persian name meaning “delicate flower” or “graceful blossom.” It is often associated with refinement, softness, and beauty that endures through time.

The name reflects the rug’s floral heart: rose bouquets set within ornate roundels, repeated with gentle variation across the field. Though the composition is structured, its effect is romantic rather than rigid—ornamental, lyrical, and quietly expressive.

Golnaz is not about pristine perfection, but about beauty shaped by time. Like a pressed flower in an old book, it carries history, fragility, and elegance all at once.

• Primary material: Wool
• Construction: Hand-knotted
• Dye method: Traditional hand-dyed yarns with abrash
• Edges: Original side cord selvages, intact or restored
• Foundation: Traditional woven foundation

This antique Persian Tabriz carpet shows even wear down to the knot heads, with faint foundation visibility consistent with age. Multiple areas of restoration, repairs, and patches are present, executed in varying degrees of expertise and reflecting the rug’s long life.

Most of the original side cord selvages remain intact or have been restored. The ends show tatter and are not fully secured. One end measures approximately 9'10" while the opposing end measures approximately 10'2", a variation within normal margins for hand-knotted rugs of this size and age.

A slight waviness is present, and the rug benefits from the use of a quality rug pad. It has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home placement.

Vacuum gently using suction only. Avoid beater bars and rotating brushes.

Use a quality rug pad to improve stability and reduce movement.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning or structural work, consult a professional rug conservator experienced with antique carpets.

Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. Each antique Tabriz carpet is unique in design, wear, and restoration history.

What interiors does this rug suit best?
This carpet works beautifully in traditional, European-inspired, eclectic, or collected interiors where patina and history are appreciated.

Is the rug ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for placement, though a rug pad is strongly recommended.