c1960s {ANTIQUE FLORAL PERSIAN TABRIZ RUNNER} 5.1x12.2 ====== FOR MORE GREAT ITEMS VISIT OUR EBAY STORE ====== Start Price USD 911.00 Current Price USD 911.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 10, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 09, 2008 Location Memphis, TN See more about 'c1960s {ANTIQUE FLORAL PERSIAN TABRIZ RUNNER} 5.1x12.2' Description Fix Price c1960's ANTIQUE Floral Persian Tabriz Rug 5.1x12.2 Please wait for the picture to be fully loaded then scroll over images to enlarge More pictures are available on the bottom of the page Rug Specifications Rug ID: 3613 Origin: Persian Type: Tabriz Size: 5' 1" x 12' 2" Circa: 1960's Weave: Hand-Knotted Design: Floral Foundation: Cotton Condition: Excellent Pile: Wool For a limited Time Only Enjoy Our Absolutely Free Shipping to 48 United State Continental Learn About Tabriz Rugs TABRIZ, the capital of the northwestern province of Azerbaijan, has for centuries enjoyed a great reputation as a center of oriental culture. Its development from a naturally favored oasis at the foot of the volcano Sahand to today's commercial center, along with descriptions of its many artists and craftsmen, could fill many volumes. The tradition that Tabriz was founded in the 8th century by the wife of Harun al-Rashid does not bear historical scrutiny. The origins of the town stretch far back into antiquity. The following rulers had a significant role on Tabriz: • Timur (1336-1405) • Shah Ishmail I (1501-1524) Founder of Safavid Dynasty • Shah Abbas(1587-1629) All conquered Tabriz as a fulcrum between the east and the west and made it into one of the greater cities of their empires, but it was in Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629 CE) that Tabriz found its most cultured patron. The people of Tabriz have been spared the devastation of war and severe natural catastrophes such as earthquake over the centuries. In the Middle Ages, Tabriz witnessed a blossoming of the fine arts that influenced the development of carpet design. Manuscript illuminators, silk embroiders, miniature painters and metal workers all inspired the carpet weavers. The early 18th century saw the end of the Safavid Empire and the decline of the town. Craftsmanship fell into decay. Furthermore when describing the physical characteristics of Tabriz rugs and carpets, they usually have curvilinear patterns with medallions, hunting patterns, prayers, and pictorials. However, dense floral patterns filled with palmettes, vases, and other garden elements tend to be the most common types of designs used. The Mahi design is often used as well. They also have some tribal patterns made in surrounding villages that are sold as Tabriz. The quality of Tabriz rugs and carpets varies. The older pieces (before 1945) are very good, but some of the newer Tabriz rugs and carpets are chemically rather than vegetable dyed. Tabriz rugs and carpets are highly prized because they are one of the best-looking carpets in Iran and the world. Tabriz rugs and carpets come in different sizes. The majority of them are woven mid-sized from 4x6 to 8x10 feet and even larger dimensions. You can also find larger rugs up to 10 x 18 feet. The predominate colors are dark reds and bold blues followed by ivories to form a beautiful contrast. Other colors such as soft greens, blues, and browns are found in newer carpets. They are made of a soft wool and have a thin, tight pile. The warps of the foundation is mostly cotton and the wefts are either cotton or wool. Piles can consist of wool, silk, or even a wool/silk blend. Weavers in Tabriz use both Turkish and Persian knots knots. Due to reputation and history, its no wonder that the beauty and quality of these rugs can be fairly costly. However, if you are looking for a traditional ambience to bring into your living space, a Tabriz would be a wise suggestion. The Persian rug is a tradition that has survived for a period of over 2500 years. Each Persian rug is a new flower blossoming from one  of the biggest branches of an ancient and colorful yet damaged tree which is the Persian culture . Persian people are very tradition oriented and this characteristic can be seen in the way they make their rugs . Each village or city in Iran has an ancient and traditional rug pattern that has been maintained in that region for centuries and sometimes millenniums. The distinct designs of each city are particular to that city alone and although famous designs have been imitated elsewhere in the country a few times , they have never been duplicated. Iran is also the place where many other styles of rugs are made, such as Turkish, Caucasian, Armenian, Kazak, Afghanistan & India. The Persian rug is a big chapter in the book of Iran's culture because it visually shows the biggest obsessions in Persian culture, which are the beauty of nature, literature, and true love. These are what make the Persian rug on of the most prestigious things to be placed in any home. Persian Bazaar - Rug's World Headquarter   KPSI: ( knot per Square inch ) the number of knots per linear inch along the warp and the weft tell us what is the KPSI in one rug. You multiply both numbers on the warp and the weft from back of the carpet. For example 10 knots along the warp and 12 knots along the weft would give a KPSI of 120. RAJ is the number of knots on warp or weft per 7 linear centimeter. Persian rugs usually count with RAJ instead of KPSI. But for your convenience we use KPSI here.  keep in mind higher KPSI  does not necessarily mean a better quality rug. the number of kpsi is only depended on technique of the weave. Helpful Links Small (1-2x3x5) Medium (4x6-6x9) Large (7x10-8x11) Room-Size (9x12-10x14) Palace-size (12x15-UP) Gallery-Size (Long&Narrow) Runners (Hall Way-Stair Way) Round (1' Round-12' Round) Square (1' Square-12' Square) For More Great Items Please Visit My eBay Store: RUG AND ROLL Items No Reserve Auction Add Us To Your Favorite Sign Up For Newsletters About Search in title & Description Please Read Our Payment, Shipping &Return Policy Before Bidding Absolutely Free Shipping ( U.S Only) International Buyers & customers in Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, & Puerto Rico must contact us for appropriate shipping costs before bidding. Consequently, our shipping charges do not cover any customs and/or brokerage fees for international buyers. We ship via Bax Global. The auction hammer price is the price we declare as custom value. We only accept PayPal payment from international buyers. Payments must be made within 3 days after the end of auction, otherwise, we will report as an unpaid item to eBay. We guarantee everything we sell as described.  If any of our rugs were misrepresented by us we will refund your full payment, however,  if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase (the rug does not work well in comparison to color or design with furniture or you don't like the rug for any personal reason), you may send the rug properly packed back within 3  business days of receipt. We will be happy to refund your full purchase price less shipping and handling. Our shipping charges include special packaging, handling, and shipping which tends to give a higher than usual shipping cost. Insurance is optional and we highly recommend our customer to insure your package. we are not responsible for any lost or damage to your rug in transportation. We ship within 3-5 business days of receipt of payment. Our merchandise is stocked in multiple warehouses, so, we are unable to combine shipping or arranged pickups. Please contact us first to initiate any return process. We will not accept any returns without our authorization. We are dedicated to keep our customers happy. We will do anything needed to reach this goal. If you are still not satisfied with our service for any reason, please give us a call before taking any action such as leaving a feedback.  If action is taken without a notice, the same will be done. Furthermore, the matter will be disputed with eBay. Photos are displayed as accurately as possible, however, display may vary depending upon individual monitor quality and setting, so, we are not responsible for any differences to opinions in color. Described rug condition is based upon the age of the rug. Perfect and excellent condition does not necessarily mean a full pile as in a brand new rug.  In an older rug,  it can mean not showing the foundation and having some pile. And also, keep in mind that some types of rugs don't have a thick pile even when they are brand new.      Our Competitive Edge We are a family owned business devoted in selling Genuine Persian Rugs for more then Four decades. Our prices are far below prevailing retail prices in the rug market. We are able to sell these beautiful rugs at a very low price due to the fact that we are a direct importer from Iran and that we don't have any middleman expenses. ( We Travel at least three times a year far into old cities and villages in Iran and handpick these magnificent rare rugs one by one. then we let our professionals clean and wash all of our rugs. we can guarantee they are free of any dust, dirt, or odor).  Second in addition to our low prices, we are unlike any other retail stores in that we don't have the excessive amount of overhead. Third, our company's standard is to make less profit on each individual rug but sell more. The  best feature of our rugs is that each one is hand-knotted, unique, of good quality, made of good material.  We believe these are the reasons provided that Rug and Roll is  to be one of the most trusted eBay rug sources. Please bid and, bid with confidence.  Do you need Padding for your carpet? We are offering the best quality Ultra-Stop Non-Slip Padding in the market only to our valued eBay customers at a wholesale price Absolutely Free Shipping. (48 United State Continental Only) .We at Rug and Roll highly recommend to lay padding to protect your rug and also your floor, This is Pre-Cut padding and it comes in the standard sizes. Actual rug dimensions vary- we cut the pad to fit your rug size. Please e-mail us the actual size of your rug, or if you purchase a rug from us please provide us the item number.   1x2   $11   7x10   $78   2x3   $14   8x10   $88   2x4   $16   8x11   $96   3x5   $23   9x12   $116   4x6   $32   10x13   $138   5x8   $48   10x14   $148   6x8   $56   12x15   $188   6x9 $62 12x18 $224 A high quality pad under your rug is very important. A quality pad will extend the life of your rug and protect it from wear and slippage also the pad makes the rug lay smoothly to make vacuuming easier. New Shipment Arrived We are back after a semi-long absence from eBay as we had a long trip to Iran buying many antique rugs to offer to all of our eBayers here. If you don't see what you're looking for check back as we are going to auction off all these beauties overtime. Thanks again for all of your support throughout the years which allow us to take this trip and to be able to provide these truly wonderful works of art on eBay. We have bought many wonderful rugs during our trip so please don't forget to add us to your favorite seller list and check back often Our showroom is located on Please Visit Our Showroom Our Business Hours are 5030 Poplar Avenue #4 We are open to the public Mon - Sat  10AM-6PM Memphis TN 38117 Call: (901) 767-4432 Sunday  12PM-6PM   Printable Version Rug ID: 3613 Origin: Persian Type: Tabriz Size: 5' 1" x 12' 2" Circa: 1960's Weave: Hand-Knotted Design: Floral Foundation: Cotton Condition: Excellent Pile: Wool SquareTrade © AP6.0 Place a Bid!