Tabriz Rugs: The Art of Persian Precision, Woven for Grand Rooms
Tabriz has long been one of the great design capitals of the rug world—a city where draftsmanship is treated like a fine art and weaving is approached with the discipline of architecture. For centuries, workshops in and around Tabriz refined the language of Persian ornament: medallions drawn with a calligrapher’s steadiness, borders that behave like picture frames, and florals that read less like decoration and more like a measured composition. The result is a category of rugs prized for clarity, balance, and an unmistakably “finished” look—ideal for interiors that need quiet authority, not noise.
What makes a Tabriz rug feel so livable is its combination of elegance and control. Pattern is typically dense yet legible; motifs are layered but rarely chaotic. In a formal living room, a Tabriz can anchor seating with a gallery-like presence—especially in smoke blues, parchment neutrals, sage greens, and warm golds that soften traditional detail into an elevated, contemporary palette. In dining rooms and libraries, the same precision reads tailored and intentional, pairing beautifully with wood tones, stone, brass, and even modern upholstery.
This curated selection highlights the breadth of the Tabriz aesthetic—from airy, pale grounds that brighten a space to deeper, moody taupes that bring dramatic sophistication. Each piece below is a distinctive interior tool: a foundation for color stories, a bridge between classic and modern, and a collectible object that feels designed, not simply made.
Persian Tabriz light green with beige and red accents traditional area antique rug with floral allover and scrolling vine motifs SKU 52013 (SKU 52013)
There are Tabriz rugs that announce themselves, and there are Tabriz rugs that command attention through composure. SKU 52013 belongs to the second category: an antique Persian Tabriz whose smoke-blue field (with parchment-like highlights) feels like tailored linen—refined, calm, and quietly expensive. The curvilinear allover design is densely orchestrated with scrolling arabesque vines, petite rosettes, and palmette blossoms that read as a continuous “textile wallpaper,” perfect for rooms where you want pattern without visual disruption.
In a formal living room, this rug behaves like a unifying layer beneath mixed upholstery—camel, ivory, walnut, and even deep green sit naturally against its cool-blue and neutral base. Under a dining table, the medium pile offers presence without looking bulky, and the antique character adds instant heritage to newer furnishings. This is the kind of piece designers lean on when a space needs polish, continuity, and a historically grounded focal plane.
- Color Band: Smoke Blue & Parchment Neutrals
- Size Band: Large (368.3 x 297.18 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($15,000)
- Style: Antique Persian Tabriz Traditional (Floral Allover)
- Use Case: Formal living room, dining room, library, reception seating
- Designer Tip: Let the rug set the “temperature”—pair with warm woods and brass to balance the cool blue field and keep the room feeling inviting.
Persian Tabriz orange with cream and blue traditional area contemporary rug with floral allover motifs and scrolling vines SKU 10429 (SKU 10429)
SKU 10429 is a Tabriz-inspired statement for clients who love tradition—but want it softened into a luminous, contemporary mood. Woven with a silk-and-wool blend, it carries a gentle sheen that makes the desert-mist ground feel dimensional, almost like brushed stone catching afternoon light. The allover floral work is balanced and dense, composed of scrolling vines, layered rosettes, and palmette blossoms that create a steady rhythm across the surface. It’s decorative, yet controlled—an easy bridge between classic millwork and modern silhouettes.
This rug shines in spaces where you want warmth without heaviness. In a bedroom, it reads serene and tailored under light oak, bouclé, and plaster-toned walls. In a dining room, it awards the room a soft golden glow while still offering enough detail to hide everyday life. The palette—cream parchment with nuanced warm notes—pairs beautifully with navy accents, caramel leather, and even matte black lighting when you want a sharper contrast.
- Color Band: Desert Mist & Parchment Creams (with subtle cool accents)
- Size Band: Standard Large (309.88 x 198.12 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($3,000)
- Style: New Persian Tabriz (Silk/Wool, Floral Allover)
- Use Case: Bedroom, living room, dining room, study
- Designer Tip: Use this as a “light amplifier” in north-facing rooms; echo its warmth with camel textiles and a single navy or ink-blue accent piece.
Persian Tabriz beige with light blue and brown traditional antique area rug with floral allover design, palmettes, and scrolling vines SKU 96827 (SKU 96827)
SKU 96827 is the kind of antique Tabriz that makes a room feel instantly established—like it has always been furnished this way. The beige-sand field is relaxed and architectural, while pale-aqua accents introduce a cooling note that keeps the rug from skewing overly traditional. Its pattern language is a sophisticated mix: palmette flowers and scrolling vinework intertwine with geometric rosettes and faint medallion traces, creating a surface that rewards attention but never overwhelms.
Because the palette is fundamentally neutral, this piece is exceptionally versatile in high-end interiors. It pairs elegantly with limestone floors, warm plaster walls, and walnut cabinetry; it also sits beautifully under contemporary seating where you want the rug to provide artistry and detail without fighting the furniture. In a library or study, the antique character reads intellectual and collected—perfect alongside leather, darker woods, and layered lighting.
- Color Band: Beige Sand & Pale Aqua (with warm brown notes)
- Size Band: Large (391.16 x 299.72 cm)
- Price Band: Luxury ($30,000)
- Style: Antique Persian Tabriz Traditional (Mixed Motifs)
- Use Case: Living room, library, study, formal dining, primary bedroom
- Designer Tip: Pull the pale aqua into the room subtly—think smoky glass, celadon ceramics, or a single blue-gray textile—so the rug feels intentional, not incidental.
Persian Tabriz beige and light brown traditional area antique rug with intricate allover geometric and floral lattice motifs SKU 75295 (SKU 75295)
SKU 75295 delivers a rarer Tabriz mood: a geometric-forward allover lattice that feels almost like an ancient tile floor interpreted in wool. Warm sand and soft caramel tones give it a grounded, architectural warmth, while the dense network of star medallions, rosettes, and repeating motifs provides the kind of detail that makes large rooms feel finished. It’s highly patterned, but because the color story stays within a refined neutral spectrum, it reads sophisticated rather than busy.
This is a designer’s rug for anchoring open-concept spaces. In a great room with multiple seating zones, its consistent allover design avoids the “center emphasis” of a medallion and helps unify furniture groupings. It also works beautifully in dining rooms where chairs move daily—the pattern is forgiving and visually resilient. If you love the look of historic geometry but prefer something that feels tailored and structured, this Tabriz is an elite foundation layer.
- Color Band: Warm Sand & Soft Caramel Neutrals
- Size Band: Large (375.92 x 294.64 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($24,000)
- Style: Antique Persian Tabriz Traditional (Geometric/Floral Lattice)
- Use Case: Great room, dining room, library, formal sitting room
- Designer Tip: Pair with clean-lined upholstery and let the rug be the texture; add interest through materials (oak, travertine, boucle) rather than more pattern.
Persian Tabriz beige with tan accents traditional antique area rug with garden and tree of life motifs SKU 12052 (SKU 12052)
SKU 12052 carries the poetic side of Tabriz: a garden-inspired composition with tree and botanical forms that feel like a miniature landscape—an interior “view” that never changes with the season. The desert-sage tone reads understated and organic, while warm sand accents bring clarity to flowering branches, rosettes, and cypress-like silhouettes. The overall impression is light and earthy, with a dense decorative field that still feels airy due to the softened palette.
This rug is particularly powerful in rooms that crave story. In a dining room, it creates a sense of occasion—almost like setting the table on a historic tapestry. In a bedroom, it becomes a calming narrative underfoot, pairing effortlessly with natural linens, olive accents, and warm metals. The antique character adds depth to contemporary interiors, especially when the rest of the palette is restrained. Think of it as visual poetry: an heirloom garden that grounds the space with meaning.
- Color Band: Desert Sage Green & Warm Sand Beige
- Size Band: Standard Large (342.9 x 243.84 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($10,500)
- Style: Antique Persian Tabriz Traditional (Garden / Tree of Life)
- Use Case: Formal dining, living room, bedroom, library, study
- Designer Tip: Echo the garden theme with organic materials—rattan details, olive-toned textiles, and ceramic vessels—while keeping other patterns minimal.
Persian Tabriz beige with soft taupe and pastel accents traditional antique area rug with repeating ornamental cartouche motifs and subtle border detailing SKU 52009 (SKU 52009)
SKU 52009 is an exercise in restraint—an antique Persian Tabriz where pale “white alyssum” and fog tones create a near-monochrome foundation, then quietly reveal repeating cartouche medallions and lattice outlines. The low pile enhances its tailored feeling, almost like a fine flat textile, making it especially suitable for modern-classic interiors where you want heritage without a heavy color statement.
This rug performs beautifully in spaces designed around light: airy living rooms, serene bedrooms, and dining rooms with pale woods or stone. Because the pattern is understated, it lets furniture and art sing—ideal for collectors who want their walls to hold the spotlight while the floor provides the sophistication. The gentle geometry also plays well with contemporary architecture, acting as a soft “plan” beneath the room’s layout.
- Color Band: White Alyssum & Fog Neutrals
- Size Band: Large (401.32 x 297.18 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($9,000)
- Style: Antique Persian Tabriz Traditional (Geometric Cartouche)
- Use Case: Light, modern-classic living rooms; dining rooms; primary suites
- Designer Tip: Layer contrast through texture—linen drapery, boucle seating, honed stone—so the rug’s subtle pattern reads intentional rather than disappearing.
Persian Tabriz Red with Beige and Brown Traditional Area Antique Rug with Tree of Life and Floral Allover Motifs SKU 54024 (SKU 54024)
SKU 54024 is Tabriz at its most theatrical: an antique Persian rug in deep red, warmed by beige and brown detailing, and animated with garden imagery—cypress trees, flowering vines, palmettes, and rosettes arranged with a rectilinear discipline that keeps the drama elegant. This is a rug for homes that embrace classic formality: paneled dining rooms, grand stair halls, and living rooms where you want the floor to feel like an heirloom painting.
Despite its saturation, it isn’t harsh. The red reads like aged lacquer—rich, historic, and velvety—while the garden motifs create movement and narrative across the surface. It pairs beautifully with dark woods, antique brass, and creamy upholstery, and it can also look striking in a modern setting when surrounded by quiet neutrals. If your room feels too “polite,” this piece adds confidence, depth, and a sense of collected legacy.
- Color Band: Deep Red & Warm Beige
- Size Band: Large (396.24 x 281.94 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($27,000)
- Style: Antique Persian Tabriz Traditional (Garden / Tree Motifs)
- Use Case: Dining room, formal living room, library, classic bedroom
- Designer Tip: Balance the red with creamy walls and natural oak or walnut; keep accent colors minimal (ink blue or olive) for a museum-level look.
Persian Tabriz Beige and Brown Traditional Area Antique Rug with Central Medallion, Floral Scrolling Vines, and Palmettes SKU 54061 (SKU 54061)
SKU 54061 is a medallion classic with a quietly contemporary palette: soft sage green supported by warm taupe. The central medallion acts like an anchor point—perfect for grounding a seating arrangement—while the surrounding field is filled with floral arabesques and scrolling vinework that add refinement and a sense of movement. The low pile gives the rug a crisp, well-preserved “drawn” look, emphasizing the finesse of the pattern rather than a plush surface.
This piece thrives in elegant, edited interiors. In a living room, it pairs beautifully with ivory upholstery, walnut casegoods, and warm metal finishes; in a bedroom, it reads sophisticated and calm, especially alongside olive accents and natural textiles. Sage is also remarkably flexible as a bridge color—it connects warm woods to cooler stones, and it complements both traditional antiques and clean modern pieces. A luxury-tier Tabriz like this is less about trend and more about a lasting atmosphere.
- Color Band: Soft Sage Green & Warm Taupe
- Size Band: Large (383.54 x 289.56 cm)
- Price Band: Luxury ($12,000)
- Style: Antique Persian Tabriz Traditional (Central Medallion)
- Use Case: Living room centerpiece, primary bedroom, dining room, office/library
- Designer Tip: Align your main seating around the medallion; it naturally creates symmetry and makes even eclectic furniture layouts feel intentional.
Persian Tabriz beige and taupe traditional antique area rug with floral allover and scrolling vine motifs SKU 16384 (SKU 16384)
SKU 16384 is a masterclass in tonal luxury. Warm gray and sand tones create a barely-there contrast, yet the field is richly populated with scrolling floral vines, rosettes, palmettes, and lattice tracery. The effect is meticulous and immersive—like a finely engraved surface—without introducing hard color breaks. Because the palette is so sophisticated, the rug feels immediately compatible with modern interiors that want craftsmanship without overt “traditional” color cues.
In a formal sitting room or primary suite, this piece reads like quiet couture: refined, composed, and unmistakably high-end. The low pile supports smooth furniture movement and a crisp graphic read; it’s an excellent choice for spaces where you’ll layer sculptural seating, large-format art, and architectural lighting. If you love the idea of a statement rug but want the statement to be about detail and materials rather than bold color, this Tabriz is the perfect solution.
- Color Band: Warm Gray & Sand Neutrals
- Size Band: Large (365.76 x 292.1 cm)
- Price Band: Luxury ($21,000)
- Style: Antique Persian Tabriz Traditional (Floral Allover)
- Use Case: Formal living room, dining room, grand entry, primary bedroom
- Designer Tip: Pair with layered neutrals (ivory, greige, espresso) and add one high-contrast element—like blackened steel or dark walnut—to sharpen the room.
The Infinite Archive: Discover More from Arsin’s 12,000+ Rug Inventory
Tabriz is a universe of its own—medallion classics, airy parchment allovers, garden narratives, and crisp geometric lattices. If you’d like options in different sizes, palettes, or price tiers, Arsin Rug Gallery can pull close matches from our 12,000+ piece inventory.
Chat with an expert via our Arsin Agent and try keywords like: “antique Persian Tabriz medallion,” “Tabriz allover floral parchment,” “smoke blue Tabriz,” “sage green Tabriz,” “geometric lattice Tabriz,” “oversize Tabriz,” or “silk wool Tabriz.” Mention your target room and approximate size, and we’ll curate a shortlist that fits your layout and design direction.
