Tabriz Rug With Blue Trees, 253 X 357 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool, Iran, Qajar, 19th Century

Important Tabriz scarf with a floral rosette between two blue Trees of Life, dating from the late 19th century to 1900.
This little marvel measures 253 cm wide by 357 cm long.
The medallion between the trees resembles a precious stone held in a kitten's claws.

In very good condition for its age, made of the finest quality kork wool, and with fantastic colors.
The colorists of that era indulged in fantasies no longer seen today.
This Persian scarf reflects the criteria of ancient Persian designs, knotted with great finesse, meticulous attention to detail, and superb quality kork wool.
We can hardly imagine the immense amount of work involved in knotting such a marvel.
The quality of these Persian pieces is undeniable; the work is fine, precise, and durable.
The materials used are of the highest quality: fine and soft kork wool, taken from the neck and belly of lambs at their first shearing, mounted on a fine cotton backing.
This rug is very clean, the wool is admirably knotted and finely woven, as is always the case with these rugs.
It reveals us nuances full of contrasts, a great many colors: blues, mauves, reds, curry, black, and ivory.
A rosette of three blues, violet, and curry rests on a deep wine-red field, with four blue spandrels decorated with stylized flowers and palm fronds.
It is bordered by a frieze of palm fronds and bouquets of roses.
A traditional wool rug, comfortable and suitable for heavy foot traffic.
How many have strewn this multicolored wool with their footsteps?

The nuances highlight this skillful floral design in the great tradition of Persian art, which is also found in Mughal art, inspired by the miniatures of the Tabriz school, then the capital of the Persian Empire

. This rug was knotted under the Qajar dynasty (Qājār, Qadjar, Qajar, Persian: قاجار )
Turkmen dynasty that ruled Iran from 1786 to 1925.

## For information: Tabriz (Azerbaijani: Təbriz/ تبریز, formerly Tauris), is the capital of the province of East Azerbaijan, in northwestern Iran (Iranian Azerbaijan).
Tabriz is located on the banks of the Talkheh River (also called the Aji-Chāi), near Lake Urmia, close to the borders of Azerbaijan and Armenia.
It is the gateway to Persia from the north to the west, and Tabriz carpets hold immense importance in the quality of Persian carpets and enjoy great international renown.
Tabriz carpets are among the most prized in the world; their craftsmanship is always exquisite and durable.
This carpet has been professionally and ecologically cleaned.

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Dimensions: Width: 253 cm (99") x Length: 357 cm (140").
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