96.5\" L X 56.5\" W Circa 1880 Tabrize Antique Handmade

96.5\" L X 56.5\" W Circa 1880 Tabrize Antique Handmade Knotted Area Rug Carpet excellent condition %100 Lamb\'s WoolThis is an incredible Circa 1880 Antique Tabriz Haji Jalili Persian RugThis carpet is an important piece not only for its extraordinary and breathtaking design but also for its place in carpet history. It was created in the 1880s by master carpet weaver Haji Jalili. After the fall of the Safavid Dynasty, the once-famous carpet weaving industry of Persia fell into a period of decline. In the 1880s, a group of master carpet weavers decided to attempt to revive the industry and return it to its former glory.The attempts of these master weavers were a success, and soon the carpets of Persian weavers were once again finding their ways into the interiors of fine homes throughout the world. The European and American markets fell in love with them. The work of Haji Jalili is distinguished by its unusual color combinations and beautifully complex designs.Vegetable DyedGray MoodExcellent conditionCirca 188096.5\" L56.5\" W