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Tabriz Vase Floral Steel Blue

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Dimensions203 × 292 cm
MaterialWool
Weavehand knotted
100% Hand-KnottedHighland wool & vegetable dyes
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Signed ProvenanceCertificate of Authenticity
Insured ShippingWhite-glove delivery in MY

Tabriz, the ancient carpet-weaving capital of northwestern Iran, has for centuries produced rugs of unrivalled technical precision and compositional sophistication, its workshops drawing on a continuous court tradition that stretches back to the Safavid era and remains the benchmark against which classical Persian weaving is measured.

This new hand-knotted wool piece presents an all-over vine-scroll field in a distinctly cool steel and slate blue ground — an unusual and refined palette that immediately distinguishes it from the warmer madder-ground Tabriz norm — populated by a rhythmic lattice of sinuous arabesques connecting detached palmettes, stylised lotus and vase blossoms, boteh-like floral pods, and multi-petal rosettes rendered in crimson, cobalt, ivory, gold, and burgundy.

The composition maintains strict bilateral symmetry along a central vertical axis, with each repeat cell anchored by a prominent palmette or vase form from which subsidiary flowering branches radiate with botanical naturalism. The border system is classically layered: a wide main border carries alternating cypress-tree and flowering-shrub cartouches on a matching blue-grey ground, framed by narrow reciprocal geometric guard stripes in red and ivory that contain the field with measured formality. A piece of quiet authority — the cool ground lending it an almost architectural restraint that will anchor a formal interior without competing with it, and the density of its draughtsmanship rewarding close study over time.

Motif & Symbolic Elements

Klassische Tabriz vase motifs, detached palmettes, lotus blossoms, split-leaf arabesques, boteh-like floral pods, and stylized tulip bouquets; border features alternating cypress tree and floral spray repeat on a light blue ground with reciprocal geometric inner guard

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Why You’ll Love It

One-of-one hand-knotted weaves steeped in nomadic heritage.

Macro detail of thick hand-spun tribal wool knots and geometric motifs

Built for High Traffic

Hand-spun mountain wool thrives in busy rooms.

Natural vegetable dye skeins of madder red, indigo, and saffron over a tribal rug

Rich Vegetable Dyes

Organic root and mineral dyes age with grace.

Tribal hand-knotted rug anchoring a warm architectural study

True One-of-One Art

Woven from memory, so every rug is one of a kind.

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Forgiving in Daily Life, Unmatched in Character

Originally woven to endure mountain migrations, genuine tribal rugs are among the most resilient, low-maintenance pieces you can place on a floor.

Camouflages Everyday Life Effortlessly

Geometric medallions and rich abrash naturally disguise footprints, pet hair, and daily wear between cleanings.

Heirloom Structural Integrity

Reinforced wool selvedges and hand-knotted foundations lie flat and hold firm for 50 to 100+ years.

Rich Acoustic & Thermal Warmth

Dense, springy mountain wool insulates cool tile or stone floors and absorbs ambient room noise.

Compare hand knotted, machine made and hand tufted rugs by manufacturing method, feel, room suitability, lifespan, materials, care and customisation.

Rug Comparison Guide

Illustrative folded hand knotted rug showing its pile and backing

Hand Knotted

Crafted knot by knot. Made for generations.

Persian · Modern · Tribal

This rug’s construction
Illustrative folded machine made rug showing its pile and backing

Machine Made

Fine detail. A beautifully consistent finish.

Bespoke collection

Illustrative folded hand tufted rug showing its pile and backing

Hand Tufted

Your shape, your palette, your feel.

Custom rugs

Manufacturing method

Individually hand tied

Each knot is tied onto a woven foundation.

Precision machine woven

A powered loom creates a fine, uniform weave.

Tufted by hand

Yarn is inserted into a canvas, then backed and finished.

Feel

Naturally soft

Varies with fibre, knot quality and pile height.

Soft to exceptionally soft

Extremely soft in pure silk; soft in wool. Other fibres vary.

Customisable

Adjust pile height and density for a plush or firmer feel.

Perfect for

Across the home

Durable wool for busy rooms; silk-rich pieces for quieter spaces.

Comfort & decorative detail

Living rooms and bedrooms. Choose the fibre for your foot traffic.

Across the home, tailored to you

Specify wool for everyday use or silk accents for gentler spaces.

Lifespan

Can last 100+ years*

Heirloom potential with appropriate care and repair.

Around 10 years*

An indicative lifespan with suitable use and care.

Up to 20 years*

With proper care of the pile and backing.

Materials

Natural wool & silk

The balance of wool and silk varies by rug.

Varies by design

Wool, bamboo silk and other options. Check the listed material.

Wool & bamboo silk

Choose your material and blend to suit the brief.

Care

Vacuum gently

Rotate periodically. Specialist cleaning for silk and deep cleans.

Follow the fibre

Gentle vacuuming. Silk and bamboo silk need particular spill care.

Protect the backing

Gentle vacuuming; avoid soaking. Use a specialist for deep cleaning.

Customisation

Choose your piece

Find the right size, pattern and palette in the collection.

Choose your size

Available dimensions vary by design.

Fully made for you

Shape, size, palette, material, pile height and density.

ExploreHand knottedBespokeCustom

*Lifespans are indicative, with suitable use and care. Fibre, construction, backing and foot traffic affect longevity. Silk and bamboo silk need more delicate care than wool. Construction images are illustrative.

Tabriz Vase Floral Steel Blue

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