Hi Rebecca,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Tabriz carpets are among the most important and influential Persian carpets, with a long history and some distinctive features that set them apart. They were made in Tabriz, one of the oldest carpet-weaving centers in northwest Iran (Azerbaijan region). Weaving there dates back centuries, but Tabriz rose to prominence under the Safavid dynasty (16th c.), when it was a royal court center.

Tabriz carpets come in a wide range of patterns: medallion-and-corner, floral allovers, hunting scenes, pictorial rugs, and prayer designs. They are famous for detailed and intricate drawing—very fine outlines compared to more rustic tribal rugs - and often use curvilinear (floral) motifs, sometimes borrowing European influences during the 19th–20th centuries. Many showcase a central medallion with elaborate cornerpieces and balanced symmetry.

This is *probably* made of silk, though they could also have been made with sheep or goat wool (rugs in flatter, more desert-like countries also used camel hair). Others of this size that have sold at auction have brought prices ranging from $500-800, though it's important to note that rug dealers will usually ask much higher retail prices.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Persian Tabriz silk carpet
late 20th Century
Centering a medallion on a light green/blue field lushly populated with foliate motifs, within a border on a lighter ground; with cream-colored selvedges.
54 by 83 inches (4 feet 6 inches by 6 feet 11 inches)
CONDITION: This rug appears to be in good condition; value assumes no stains, odors, tears or repairs.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 500-800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia