CU-1078 - Antique Subdued Persian Tabriz Rug
10ft 09in X 15ft 06in
Circa: 1900
Tabriz Rugs
A small pattern version of the ever-popular harshang (crab) design of various styles of palmettes, rosettes and leaves closely covers the light blue ground of this finely woven urban Tabriz carpet from northwest Persia. The brown palmettes delineate five vertical design axes. The pattern is truly allover and non-directional. The soft buff main border main border displays a further variety of palmettes and other floral elements. This carpet is highly decorative and may be equally well viewed from any direction. There is a particularly subtle shaping to the blue ground: it is actually elliptical when set within an oatmeal surround into which the pattern continues unaltered. The dense allover pattern has the effect of a giant textile for the floor. Furniture and decorations may be placed effectively anywhere without deferring to a medallion or other dominant motif. The overall effect is mellow, restrained and beautiful in an understated way.
Vacuum your rug frequently and use a vacuum which uses suction and does not have bristles. If possible, set vacuum to low power setting and vacuum the rug up and down and do not use a back-and-forth motion.
If possible, rotate the rug every few years to allow foot traffic to be spread evenly and shade the rug from direct sunlight to avoid fading in areas.
A rug pad is recommended on all surfaces to prevent slipping and stop marking if on floors with grooves or lines. Professional cleaning is recommended every two or three years.
