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Heritage and Craftsmanship
Tabriz workshops in the 1950s created rugs with allover floral lattice patterns that combined traditional Persian motifs with mid-century preferences for lighter palettes. The balanced, architectural layout seen here reflects workshop planning where pattern organization received careful attention before weaving began.
Creating oversized rugs measuring over fourteen feet required substantial loom infrastructure and coordinated effort from multiple weavers. Maintaining pattern consistency across such dimensions demanded sustained accuracy. The workshop precision visible in the drawing shows quality production despite the surface wear that has occurred over seven decades.
The soft pink and deeper rose palette with pale ivory and gray reflects mid-century aesthetic preferences for lighter, more decorative color schemes. Gentle tonal abrasion has created the washed, airy quality visible today, where colors read as integrated rather than contrasting. Surface wear has softened the original contrast and detail throughout.
Design Elements
Allover floral lattice creates an organized structure across the large field. Boteh-inspired forms and small rosettes repeat within the lattice framework, creating visual rhythm through consistent distribution. The balanced, architectural layout prevents the pattern from feeling random despite the allover format.
The classic Tabriz border shows layered construction with finely drawn motifs arranged in multiple bands. The border provides substantial framing that anchors the light field pattern. The fine drawing demonstrates workshop precision in execution.
Surface wear has softened contrast and detail throughout, creating the light, decorative quality visible today. What once showed crisper definition now reads with gentler transitions. The washed, airy palette that results from gentle tonal abrasion distinguishes this distressed piece from pristine examples.
Placement
At 8'3" x 14'3", this requires substantial room dimensions. Large living rooms, formal dining rooms, or primary bedrooms in homes with generous proportions can accommodate it. The size suits spaces with high ceilings and ample square footage, where the oversized format makes sense.
The soft pink and rose palette functions as a light, decorative foundation in interiors with ample natural light. The washed, airy quality works in contemporary spaces styled with soft, feminine palettes. Traditional settings appreciate the vintage Tabriz provenance and classic border structure. The distressed character suits rooms where you want a pattern with substantial presence but without visual heaviness.
Care Recommendations
To preserve the rug's beauty:
Rotate periodically for even wear
Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting
Address spills immediately by blotting, never rubbing
Professional cleaning is recommended annually
Avoid direct sunlight to maintain color integrity
Tabriz workshops in the 1950s proved that traditional allover patterns could work in lighter palettes without losing their architectural structure.
