A Rare Square Masterpiece from Tabriz

This 10 x 10 Persian Tabriz 50 Raj Square Rug represents one of the finest achievements of Persian weaving. Tabriz, a historic city in northwestern Iran, is renowned for producing rugs of unmatched precision, artistry, and refinement. Square rugs of this size are especially rare, making this piece not just a decorative floor covering, but a collector’s treasure.

Colors & Their Placement

• Deep Burgundy & Plum Red: The field of the rug is dominated by a rich burgundy-plum ground, adorned with countless floral motifs and lattice detailing, symbolizing luxury and warmth.

• Ivory & Cream: The borders and scalloped medallion outlines feature ivory and cream tones, brightening the composition and emphasizing the symmetry of the design.

• Rust & Copper Browns: Appearing in the scalloped medallion layers, these earthy hues create depth and gradation, drawing the eye inward toward the center.

• Forest Green & Olive: Used sparingly in outlines and smaller floral elements, adding contrast and grounding the design.

• Sky Blue & Powder Blue Highlights: Subtle touches of blue appear throughout, offering lightness and a cooling balance against the warmer tones.

• Black Accents: Fine outlines sharpen the floral motifs and arabesques, enhancing clarity and definition across the design.

This harmony of shades reflects the balance of Persian art a sophisticated interplay of light and dark, warmth and coolness, movement and stillness.

Pattern & Design

At the center lies a circular medallion with layered scalloped tiers, echoing the architectural domes of Persia. The medallion expands outward like blooming petals, each layer featuring micro-motifs of blossoms and latticework. The field of the rug is densely filled with minute floral patterns, creating the famed “garden in a rug” effect. The ivory border frames the rug with scrolling vines, palmettes, and arabesques, offering balance and symmetry.

The pattern is not just decorative it represents the unity of Persian philosophy, where the medallion is the “axis” of existence, and the surrounding motifs are the world unfolding around it.

Craftsmanship & 50 Raj Weaving

• 50 Raj (50 knots per 7 cm) translates to approximately 500–600 knots per square inch (KPSI). This density places the rug among the highest quality Persian weavings, allowing for extraordinary detail and precision.

• The rug is woven from fine kurk wool for softness and durability, blended with natural silk highlights that shimmer as light strikes, giving life to the intricate designs.

• The weave is tight, even, and extraordinarily durable, a testament to Tabriz’s legacy of producing rugs that last generations.