Tabriz / 23092

This Tabriz antique rug measures 295 x 376 cm and carries a restrained palette of ivory, cream, and weathered blue with hints of taupe and grey. A composed border of cartouches, floral medallions, and scrolling vine work surrounds an allover field that has softened with age, allowing the pattern to emerge in layers. Circa 1915 - 1945, its high distress gives the surface a beautifully worn, hush-toned character. The overall effect is balanced and nuanced, with the kind of faded detail that lends a Tabriz its lasting visual quiet. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.