Vintage Persian Tabriz Area Rug — 1950s | 4'4" × 6'5"

4'4" x 6'5"

$2,715.00

Vintage Persian Tabriz Area Rug — 1950s | 4'4" × 6'5"

The Homa

★★★★★ 4.9 STAR SELLER RATING

An heirloom rug from the Tabriz collection

Vintage Persian Tabriz Area Rug — 1950s | 4'4" × 6'5"

$2,715.00

Authentic Antique

Persian handmade

professionally cleaned

The Vintage Persian Tabriz Area Rug is a mid-20th-century hand-knotted wool piece that brings airy color, refined geometry, and celestial softness into intimate interior spaces. Woven in Persia circa the 1950s, this Tabriz rug features a fully covered field of finned floral blossoms and germinating buds rendered in crisp contour—light-filled, rhythmic, and delicately structured in character.

Origin: Persia (Iran)
Age: Vintage, circa 1950s
Type: Area rug
Construction: Hand-knotted
Pile: Wool pile
Use: Indoor
Size: 4'4" × 6'5"

Each rug is handcrafted and timeworn. Variations in tone, weave, and minor restoration are natural characteristics of vintage handmade rugs and reflect their authenticity rather than defects.

Description

This vintage Persian Tabriz rug is defined by a fully covered floral field composed of finned blossoms and germinating buds outlined in precise geometric contour. The drawing feels disciplined yet light, with repetition that reads as gentle rhythm rather than density.

A partial arabesque and floral top-view main border frames the field, introducing curvature and softness against the crisp interior detailing. The border acts as a subtle horizon line, grounding the composition without overwhelming it.

The palette is luminous and sky-driven—powder blue and pale sky blue layered against ivory, beige, pale sand, and soft coffee brown. Hints of dusty bronze add warmth while preserving the overall airiness. The result is a surface that feels expansive and quietly radiant.

Compact in size yet visually open, Homa functions beautifully in bedrooms, reading nooks, or serene transitional spaces where lightness and refined craftsmanship are prioritized.

History

Tabriz has been one of Persia’s most influential weaving centers for centuries, known for precision, clarity of design, and adaptability across evolving artistic movements.

By the mid-20th century, Tabriz workshops were producing carpets that favored refined floral fields and softened palettes, balancing classical Persian ornament with increasingly airy compositions suited to modern interiors.

Vintage Tabriz rugs from the 1950s reflect this transitional refinement—technically accomplished, visually balanced, and enduring in both structure and style.

About the Name

Homa is the name of a legendary bird in Persian mythology said to live its entire life in the sky, never touching the ground. The bird symbolizes elevation, fortune, and transcendence.

The name reflects this rug’s ethereal palette and upward-reaching floral motifs—forms that feel suspended rather than weighted. Powder blues and pale neutrals evoke open sky, while the intricate blossoms resemble constellations unfolding across a soft horizon.

Homa is a piece that feels lifted rather than anchored—light, expansive, and quietly luminous in presence.

Materials & Composition

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

Condition Details

This vintage Persian Tabriz rug retains even original pile height across the surface.

Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or have been professionally restored. The sides and ends are fully secured.

The rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate in-home placement.

Care Instructions

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

Use a quality rug pad to improve stability and preserve structure.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional rug cleaner experienced with vintage Persian rugs.

FAQ

Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. Each vintage Tabriz rug is unique in drawing, coloration, and weave nuance.

What interiors does this rug suit best?
This rug works beautifully in serene, transitional, or collected interiors where softness and refinement are desired.

Is the rug ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for placement.

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★★★★★ 4.9 STAR SELLER RATING

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ORIGIN STORY

The Tabriz Collection

Homa is a vintage Tabriz rug distinguished by technical mastery, compositional balance, and remarkable stylistic range. Woven in one of Persia’s most influential weaving centers, Tabriz rugs are revered for their precision and adaptability across centuries of design evolution.

Tabriz rugs may feature grand medallions, all-over florals, pictorial scenes, or geometric abstractions, often executed in refined palettes of ivory, indigo, soft red, and muted earth tones. Their disciplined compositions and high-quality materials make them enduring foundation pieces—equally suited to formal interiors or thoughtfully layered modern spaces.