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Room size Persian Tabriz rug with a classical Gonbad or Gonbardeh design, which refers to the dome shaped design of the oriental carpet. This Persian carpet design is typically found in large oriental carpets and is a specialty of Tabriz rugs, even though it is sometimes found in other types of Persian carpets. It is one of the more modern design and very popular with my clients, who are looking for a durable showpiece Persian rug. Large room sized Nain Persian rug with a very unique design and very traditional Nain carpet colors. Nain rugs are made near and in the city of Isfahan and they come in various types of quality like most other Persian carpets. The Nain rugs that I feature are made of a very high quality and to have over 600 kpsi is not unusual. To begin with, all of my Nain oriental carpets are 6-lah quality and I always look for unique designs like this one. Another very unusual Persian carpet is this octagon Tabriz rug with a silk foundation and a 60 raj quality. Due to my personal passion for rare and unique oriental carpets, I always try to offer rugs that are different from what most other retailers sell in their stores. This Tabriz carpet was actually a twin set, but due to the large size I sold both carpets seperately. Finding octagon shaped Persian rugs is extremely rare and this twin set were the first ones that I have offered so far. Large square pure silk Qom Persian rug with a design featuring many different Oriental carpets. Square oriental rugs are rare and to round pure silk Persian carpets are extremely hard to find and are very valueable. This type of a Qom Persian rug often has over 700 kpsi and it made of the finest pure silk. Many of my clients like to buy the Qom oriental carpets for floors, but are also used for hanging on walls.

Showcase of Tabriz "Mahi" Rugs

Dear Visitor,
I have added these pages to my website to show you some of the common designs in Tabriz Persian rugs. Amongst the most popular designs is the "Mahi" pattern, which is also known as the fish design.  The most common ones are the standard sized Tabriz rugs with a medallion and the main colors are typically beige, navy blue, and 3 shades of red (burgundy, cherry, and rose).
 
Large Persian Mahi rug with a burgundy color suitable for heavy traffic areas like dining rooms and family rooms.Medium sized Oriental Mahi rug with a beige main colorLong dark navy blue Tabriz Mahi rug runner designed for long hallways and also for steps.


The examples above are that of the most common pattern in Tabriz Mahi rugs. The quality of these type of Persian rugs can very from 30 Raj(~80 kpsi) to 80 Raj (600 kpsi+), although it is very rare to find them above 50 raj due to the high cost and a lack of demand.  Most of them are in fact in the lower quality range of 30-40 raj and the high end Mahi rugs are typically found in the 50 raj quality, which has about 350 kpsi.  Some retailers like to exaggerate the knot count on their rugs a bit and claim that theirs have 400 kpsi, but I have learned over the years that this is simply not true.  If you are looking at purchasing one, I have added a link to a buying guide for Persian rugs in my homepage and you will find some helpful information that will explain how you can actually count the knots yourself.
As you can see in the pictures above, the Mahi design is a fairly busy design and many buyers like to place them in heavy traffic areas such as dining rooms and hallways.  I have one in my dining room and they are great because the design hides just about any type of spill or accident.  We have spilled red wine on ours and thanks the the burgundy color of the Mahi carpet and the design, the stain literally disappeared.  The other reason for their popularity is the design itself and the way it blend in with the surroundings.  Some Persian carpet designs are very "loud" due to the choice of colors or shape, but the Mahi rugs are typically very quiet that blend in with the decor of the room and act as an accent, rather than a showpiece.  As you can imagine, I have several Tabriz carpets in my home and the Mahi rugs are very suited for their purpose.

Since my passion has always been for unusual designs and patterns, I try to offer pieces that many other retailers can not or will not offer due to their rarity or high cost. Below are examples of Tabriz Mahi rugs that I have offered in the past that are everything but common.
 

Round Tabriz Mahi Persian carpet, which is extremely hard to find in Oriental rugs. One of my most popular designs in round Persian rugs is the Tabriz Mahi design and this particular Mahi carpet features a pattern that is very unusual and hard to find. Designed for high traffic areas, these Tabriz Mahi oriental carpets will last a lifetime and are also great as showpieces due to their high quality and lots of silk highlights. A great example of a rare and beautiful round Persian carpet. This Mahi Tabriz rug features a new design and was created in 2006 by the Pirouzian family, one the best known Mahi weavers in all of Iran. In 2006, the Pirouzian family introduced their version own a brand new style of Mahi rugs with this stripped pattern, which is very different from the design of other Persian rugs. Small Mahi Twin rugs with a very unique design. Typically, Mahi rugs do not feature a solid area and this combination is very rare and sought-after. One of the most unusual colors that I have seen so far in Mahi Oriental rugs is this turquious blue piece and I have not been able to find one since. Large round Tabriz Persian carpet with a variation of the Mahi design, which is extremely hard to find in Oriental rugs. One of my most popular designs in round Persian rugs is the Tabriz Mahi design and this particular Mahi carpet features a pattern that is very unusual and has lots of large silk highlights. Designed for high traffic areas, these Tabriz Mahi oriental carpets will last a lifetime and are also great as showpieces due to their high quality and lots of silk highlights. A great example of a rare and beautiful round Persian carpet. Square Tabriz Mahi Persian carpet made by the Pirouzian family, who make some of the most unusual and finest Tabriz Mahi Oriental rugs. Unlike the standard Tabriz Mahi rugs, these Persian carpets are extremely fine and often feature much more added silk highlights. Mahi Tabriz carpets are often used in high traffic areas, but the high quality rugs like this square Persian rug are also perfect as a showpiece. As with all Pirouzian rugs, this piece has a signature and it is a great example of a high end Oriental carpet.This Mahi Tabriz rug features a new design and was created in 2006 by the Pirouzian family, one the best known Mahi weavers in all of Iran. In 2006, the Pirouzian family introduced their version own a brand new style of Mahi rugs with this stripped pattern, which is very different from the design of other Persian rugs. This Mahi Tabriz rug features a new design and was created in 2006 by the Pirouzian family, one the best known Mahi weavers in all of Iran. In 2006, the Pirouzian family introduced their version own a brand new style of Mahi rugs with this stripped pattern, which is very different from the design of other Persian rugs. Round Tabriz Mahi Persian carpet, which is extremely hard to find in Oriental rugs. One of my most popular designs in round Persian rugs is the Tabriz Mahi design and this particular Mahi carpet features a pattern that is very unusual and hard to find. Designed for high traffic areas, these Tabriz Mahi oriental carpets will last a lifetime and are also great as showpieces due to their high quality and lots of silk highlights. A great example of a rare and beautiful round Persian carpet.

 


I hope that you have enjoyed this article about the Tabriz Mahi carpets and feel free to look at my other featured rug designs and my website.  As always, I enjoy hearing my visitor's thoughts and experiences, so drop me a line or two if you like.

Take care,

Mike Panah
Owner, MP Persian Rug Imports

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