Ishimoto - 9'2" x 12'8"

$4,700.00

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug

9'2" x 12'8" | 280 cm x 385 cm

OVERVIEW

This 1940s–1950s Persian Tabriz rug embodies the ethereal beauty that emerges when exceptional craftsmanship meets the transformative power of natural aging. Hand-knotted wool carries an almost ghostlike quality with softly faded motifs that create surfaces of remarkable subtlety and restraint. The pattern remains present yet understated, demonstrating how time can transform bold designs into something altogether more contemplative and serene, ideal for modern interiors that value both heritage and tranquility.

COLORS & DETAILS

Sandy beige establishes the foundation with a pale, luminous presence that creates a sense of visual calm throughout the composition. Pale camel adds gentle warmth that prevents the lighter tones from feeling stark or cold, while soft hints of muted blue appear gently woven into the ground. These delicate accents create the impression of a design that has gracefully melted into time, where individual colors merge into harmonious unity that speaks to decades of natural evolution.

PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE

Our commitment to authentic representation guides every image. Studio lighting captures the rug's true essence, while showroom photographs in natural sunlight may display warmer undertones. Each piece appears exactly as it exists, without digital manipulation or enhancement.

CONDITION

This vintage piece has been professionally cleaned to preserve its distinctive character while ensuring its beauty for years to come. We recommend allowing your rug some air and sunlight for a few hours after delivery, as the organic wool benefits from breathing in its new environment before settling into place.

SHIPPING & ASSISTANCE

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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug

9'2" x 12'8" | 280 cm x 385 cm

OVERVIEW

This 1940s–1950s Persian Tabriz rug embodies the ethereal beauty that emerges when exceptional craftsmanship meets the transformative power of natural aging. Hand-knotted wool carries an almost ghostlike quality with softly faded motifs that create surfaces of remarkable subtlety and restraint. The pattern remains present yet understated, demonstrating how time can transform bold designs into something altogether more contemplative and serene, ideal for modern interiors that value both heritage and tranquility.

COLORS & DETAILS

Sandy beige establishes the foundation with a pale, luminous presence that creates a sense of visual calm throughout the composition. Pale camel adds gentle warmth that prevents the lighter tones from feeling stark or cold, while soft hints of muted blue appear gently woven into the ground. These delicate accents create the impression of a design that has gracefully melted into time, where individual colors merge into harmonious unity that speaks to decades of natural evolution.

PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE

Our commitment to authentic representation guides every image. Studio lighting captures the rug's true essence, while showroom photographs in natural sunlight may display warmer undertones. Each piece appears exactly as it exists, without digital manipulation or enhancement.

CONDITION

This vintage piece has been professionally cleaned to preserve its distinctive character while ensuring its beauty for years to come. We recommend allowing your rug some air and sunlight for a few hours after delivery, as the organic wool benefits from breathing in its new environment before settling into place.

SHIPPING & ASSISTANCE

This item ships within 2-4 business days. For more information, check out our Shipping & Returns page.

Are you looking for a specific-sized rug? Let us know!

Questions? Check our FAQ page.

Heritage and Craftsmanship

This rug represents an exceptional example of how natural aging can transform Persian weaving into something that transcends its original conception. The subdued quality reflects not just the passage of time but the refined balance characteristic of Tabriz traditions, where technical precision serves sophisticated aesthetic goals that value restraint as much as ornamentation.

Design Elements

Softly faded motifs create ghostlike patterns that appear and disappear across the surface depending on light and viewing angle, demonstrating how extreme aging can create effects of remarkable subtlety. The delicate wear reveals authentic character that manufactured distressing cannot replicate, where patterns remain architecturally present yet visually understated. This quiet restraint achieves sophisticated effects through absence as much as presence, creating compositions that reward contemplative viewing.

Placement

The substantial 9'2" x 12'8" dimensions make this rug ideal for living spaces, bedrooms, or meditation areas seeking serene atmospheres where its ghostlike quality can create calm foundations. The pale beige and camel palette with muted blue accents works particularly well in modern interiors that value heritage expressed through minimalist restraint and contemplative beauty.

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 recommended annually

  • Avoid direct sunlight to maintain color integrity

This rug represents the transformative power of time on Persian weaving, where decades of natural aging create pieces that achieve contemporary relevance through their ghostlike subtlety. Its quiet restraint continues to resonate with modern sensibilities that value authentic heritage expressed through sophisticated minimalism and serene beauty.