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Heritage and Craftsmanship
Tabriz in the 1950s produced rugs with allover floral lattice patterns that had become characteristic of the region's mid-century output. These compositions are distributed pattern evenly across the field without central medallions, creating visual interest through consistent repetition and fine detail.
Creating allover lattice patterns required weavers to maintain accurate counting across the entire surface. Each lattice compartment needed to match its neighbors in proportion and detail. The clear, harmonious pattern visible today shows quality execution despite the extensive wear and thinning that have occurred over seven decades.
The restrained palette of ivory, pale taupe, and washed blue-gray reflects mid-century preferences for softer, more neutral color schemes. These tones have aged through regular use and light exposure, creating the calm quality visible today. Extensive wear and thinning have softened the original contrasts while preserving the pattern's structure.
Design Elements
The allover floral lattice creates continuous pattern through repeated compartments filled with floral forms. The lattice provides organizational structure while the florals add decorative interest. This combination characterizes Tabriz's approach to allover compositions.
The balanced, ornamental border frames the field with traditional Tabriz motifs arranged in linear sequence. The border maintains refinement and detail consistent with the field's execution. The framing provides definition while integrating tonally through similar aging.
Extensive wear and thinning across the surface have created the refined, timeworn presence visible throughout. What once showed crisper definition now reads with softened contrasts and integrated tonal relationships. The pattern remains clear and harmonious while the overall effect carries the character that only decades of use can create.
Placement
At 8'1" x 11'1", this works in living rooms where you want substantial coverage, dining rooms under tables that seat eight, and bedrooms with generous proportions. The size suits spaces where you want traditional Tabriz pattern with calm, refined presence.
The soft ivory and pale taupe palette functions as a neutral foundation in interiors with ample natural light. The airy, restrained quality works in contemporary spaces styled with minimalist or Scandinavian influences. Traditional settings appreciate the semi-antique Tabriz provenance and allover floral lattice. The refined, timeworn presence suits rooms where pattern should provide subtle elegance without strong visual demands.
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
The lattice structure that organized this Tabriz remained legible through seven decades of wear.
