HOT ! Mint 8x9\'7\'\' Indo Tabriz Traditional Bordered Plush Pile Vintage Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Woven in the Indo Tabriz tradition, this approximately 8x9\'7\'\' hand-knotted wool rug features a plush 0.75-inch pile and a sturdy cotton foundation, offering a luxurious feel combined with long-lasting performance. The composition emphasizes openness through a calm mint-green central field, a hallmark of classic Tabriz design that allows the surrounding ornamentation to breathe. Encircling the field is a richly detailed border system filled with repeating rosettes, palmettes, and flowing vine scrolls arranged in rhythmic harmony. Ivory and beige tones dominate the ornamentation, accented by blush, soft red, muted blue, navy, and subtle green details that provide depth without overwhelming the space. Narrow guard borders add architectural refinement and visual structure. The balance of open field and decorative framing makes this rug an elegant foundation for traditional, transitional, and refined contemporary interiors.

• Exact Size: 8x9\'7\"


• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug


• Yarn: Wool


• Color: Mint, Ivory, Blush, Blue, Red, green, Navy, Multi,


• Origin: India


• Pile Height: 0.75 inch


• Condition: Pre-Owned


• Condition Description: Vintage in excellent condition
  


• Rug#: AOR20285

Story Behind the Art: Indo-Tabriz rugs are a refined expression of Persian artistry interpreted through skilled Indian craftsmanship. Although woven in India, these rugs draw their visual heritage directly from Tabriz, a legendary weaving city in northwestern Iran known for technical precision and intricate design. Authentic Persian Tabriz rugs are prized for their history and extremely tight knotting, while Indo-Tabriz rugs offer a more accessible luxury alternative that preserves the same classical aesthetics. The most recognizable pattern reproduced in Indo-Tabriz rugs is the Mahi or Herati design, featuring a repeating diamond lattice filled with stylized fish or leaf motifs. These hand-knotted wool rugs are typically constructed using the Persian asymmetrical knot with a wool pile over a cotton foundation. One of the key differences between Persian and Indo-Tabriz rugs can be felt on the reverse: Persian examples tend to have a stiff, compact back, whereas Indo-Tabriz rugs are slightly more flexible, making them easier to place while still delivering the look of a traditional oriental area rug.