Old Handwoven Carpet, Dome Layout, Wool and Silk on Silk Warp, Tabriz, 200 × 510 cm Ref 11000125

This antique handwoven rug from Tabriz, featuring a domed design with an exceptional side structure, measures 200 × 510 cm (6'7" × 16'9") with an area of 10.2 m² (109.79 ft²). It is ideally suited for grand corridors, regal entrances, or alongside halls with classical architecture. With a weaving density of approximately 5,100 knots/dm², its fine detailing and clarity are beautifully revealed. The domed design in this piece, combining floral patterns with geometric artistry, is inspired by the ceilings of Iranian mosques, where the centrality of light and order draws the eye inward and evokes a sense of elevation. The cream-colored field, adorned with multicolored flowers within the borders, creates a bright, majestic, and dynamic atmosphere, spreading across the ground like a radiant painting. What distinguishes this rug as a truly unique Tabriz creation is the use of silk highlights in the field combined with a silk warp in its foundation—a blend of delicate sheen and remarkable strength, found only in the most valuable Tabriz masterpieces.