Origin and Weaving Tradition

Tabriz is a long-established workshop city. By the mid-twentieth century, alongside the city's fine atelier production, a parallel body of more workmanlike pieces emerged — generous formats, wool pile, classical compositions worked at a relaxed knot density. This vintage piece, approximately 50–70 years old, belongs to that tradition. The pile is vegetable-dyed wool. Decades of use and careful washing have settled it into a soft, muted palette.

Colour and Composition

The design is a geometric allover in the Heriz manner — large serrated star-rosettes, diamonds and angular vine-and-leaf motifs spread across the full field, with no central medallion. A wide ivory-and-sand main border carries geometric vine and “crab” motifs, framed by blue-grey minor borders. The palette is warm and low-contrast: a camel-to-taupe brown ground, ivory and sand in the border and motifs, with soft blue-grey and olive accents.

Condition

Very good condition for a vintage piece. The pile has been worn and washed, so the drawing reads as a quiet, harmonious surface rather than a graphic statement.

Presence in the Room

At 200 × 280 cm (5.6 m², approx. 7 × 9 ft) this is a medium format. Three notes on use:

• Living room: it sits well under a seating group or in a mid-sized living room.
• Bedroom: in a generous bedroom it can be placed in front of the bed.
• Everyday use: the wool pile is durable. Use a non-slip pad on smooth flooring; suitable above underfloor heating.

Specifications

Djoharian — Since 1967

Our family business was founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran. Djoharian is also a Label STEP certified dealer (applies to new production).

Service and Delivery

Every piece is inspected and professionally washed in our atelier in Lohr am Main. Insured worldwide shipping; personal consultation in our showroom or by video call. For later care, see our rug cleaning and restoration service. We also make bespoke rugs in your own size and colours.