Extremely Long Persian Tabriz Floral Pattern Silk Runner. Rich reds, creams, blues, and more depict a long repeating pattern in the field, with a medium border and exceptional weft. 

Condition: Excellent. 

Size: 30 1/4 x 128 1/4 in. 

A Tabriz rug or carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of the East Azerbaijan province in northwestern Iran. Situated in the Quru River valley and at one time the most visited city in the world, it is one of the oldest rug weaving centers in Persian history and produced a hugely diverse array of carpets, due to the many nations that passed through and influenced or brought new styles there. Both wool and silk are used for their rugs, which incorporate medallions, Herati/Mahi influences, figural, pictorial, and even three-dimensionally representational rugs in addition to more traditional floral and geometric patterns. The art of Tabriz rugmaking reached its zenith in the 12th to 16th Centuries, with nations from the Far East to the west coast of Africa traveling to obtain and trade there. The Tabriz school of rugmaking is often further divided into two subgroups: Tabriz and Ardabil. This is further broken down into categories depending on subject matter, as the Tabriz carpets include the Heris, Lachak-turanj, Afshan, Aghajly, Ford Fasil, and Sardorud styles, and Ardabil carpets (now considered an artform in their own right) include the Sheikh Safi, Sarabi, Shah Abbasi, and Mir styles. In modern times there is even more crossover between genres of art in the rugs than ever before, as international and economic tastes have profoundly influenced the direction of weaving and design in the Middle East, while still retaining ancient customs.

Excellent.