An extraordinary, highly collectible museum-grade treasure, this 19th Century Genuine Persian Silk Haji Jalili Tabriz Prayer Rug represents the absolute pinnacle of 19th-century court-level weaving. Created in the celebrated workshops of master weaver Haji Jalili in Tabriz, this rare masterpiece features a classic prayer arch (mihrab) motif anchored by a extraordinarily rare aqua blue background—making it an irreplaceable showpiece for serious textile connoisseurs and luxury collectors alike.
Craftsmanship & Design
Woven during the golden re-awakening of Tabriz weaving in the late 19th century, Haji Jalili pieces are world-renowned for their delicate, etched precision and restrained, sophisticated color palettes. Crafted with a pure silk pile on a fine silk foundation, this prayer rug boasts a unique and luminous aqua blue field—a color extraordinarily scarce among surviving Haji Jalili textiles. The central mihrab is flanked by exquisite floral arabesques and micro-drawn spandrels, where the natural silk fibers catch the light to reveal an mesmerizing, iridescent sheen and a century-and-a-half of gentle patina.
Key Details
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Dimensions: 5'1" x 4'0" (5.05' x 4.01' / 4' x 6' size class)
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Origin: Authentic Tabriz, Persia (Iran)
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Attribution / Workshop: Master Weaver Haji Jalili Workshop
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Design Motif: Classical Persian Prayer Arch (Mihrab)
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Material Composition: 100% Fine Natural Pure Silk (Pile & Foundation)
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Primary Field Color: Unique & Rare Aqua Blue
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Era / Period: Genuine 19th Century (Circa 1880s)
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Rarity & Status: Highly Collectible Antique / Museum Grade
Styling & Display
Measuring 5.05' x 4.01', this fine collectible silk artwork is ideally proportioned as a focal accent in private libraries, executive suites, or formal reception rooms. Given its unique aqua blue tone, museum-grade rarity, and directional prayer design, it serves magnificently both on the floor in low-traffic spaces and mounted as a premier textile wall tapestry.