Hello, this is Komatsu.
When it's Rug is Good's turn, I always have a hard time choosing which rug to introduce this time, but this time I have so many rugs I want to introduce that I'm going to post them all in a row! Sorry for wanting to show them off so much.
This time we will introduce Tabriz, a city of eternal longing.
I think many people feel that Persian rugs are a bit of a high hurdle.
I was one of them, until I joined the company.
However, as I looked at the many photos of customers who had brought items into their homes, I began to realize the importance of not eliminating items from the list of options because they are too difficult, but rather making them one of the options after fully understanding their value.
This is a basic point, because a rug is something you will use for a long time.
This introduction has been long, but the rug I want to highlight this time is this one. Mahi patterns with a medallion in the center are common, but this all-over pattern is a little unusual. It's so beautiful it will take your breath away.
Mahi is a name specific to Tabriz for this pattern, and the original design is called "Herati."
It is said to have its roots in the town of Herat in Afghanistan, and the design has spread from there, showing distinctive variations in each region and tribe, making it an interesting design.
The pattern has a flower in the center surrounded by four leaves, and when the acanthus leaves were brought to Tabriz, they looked like fish, which is why it came to be called "mahi" in Persian.
Let's get back to the topic.
And what's most beautiful is the soft salmon pink color of the border.
The base is a beige color that is close to white. Its indescribable presence is hard to describe in words.
But then this column would be pointless, so I'll think with my limited vocabulary.
Elegant and charming, the silk threads woven throughout the piece sparkle depending on the angle and lighting, giving the impression of a secret elegance that hides precious jewels.
The border looks like a decorated antique frame, so when you place a dining table or low table on it, it looks like a 3D piece of art with the table popping out of the frame, creating a slightly mysterious feeling.
William Morris agrees
The border is designed like a spiral vine. The ivy is said to represent "endless" and "eternity." This design crossed the Silk Road and became the familiar arabesque pattern in Japan, which became popular among the people as furoshiki wrapping cloths. It is also said to have influenced the great artist William Morris in faraway England. Many of Morris's designs feature ivy and leaves intertwined, so it makes sense.
Thinking about it, I think it would be lovely to coordinate this rug with Morris wallpaper and curtains.
It seems like it would go well with any textile design.
Morris emphasized the importance of handicrafts and praised Persian carpets as the finest textiles in the world. He is known for saying , "Have nothing in your home that you do not consider beautiful."
I'm sorry, Mr. Morris. I have a lot of things in my house that I don't like.
Oh, how strange
When you look at the all-over pattern, it looks like overlapping circles due to an optical illusion.
It looks as if the acanthus leaves blown by the wind fall onto the taut, still water, creating ripples across the surface.
Like this design, Persian rugs seem to change while maintaining a constant rhythm, but their universally beautiful designs have captivated people throughout the ages.
In the past, when it came to expensive items, I would carefully consider them and then stretch my budget to get them.
I wondered if I would still be able to cherish it 10 years from now, and many of the things that have long been considered "good" were, after all, expensive, so I agonized over them until I finally convinced myself to buy them. I took really good care of them, and even though I don't part with them now, I can still easily recall "the time when I got them." After that, there was a time when I got caught up in the trend of fast fashion, but now I think back to the fact that the things and ideas I agonized over and purchased back then sometimes fulfill me now. I don't usually think about it, but sometimes I still think, "After all, I'll never get tired of this design, even after decades."
This Mahi pattern is not subject to trends and we can confidently recommend it as it will be a wonderful piece to spend quality time with yourself and your family in 5, 10, or even 30 years' time.
Please come and visit our store to see our Tabriz rugs, which combine elegance, beauty, and charm like Audrey Hepburn in "Roman Holiday," and spend a truly enchanting time.
(Text: Komatsu)
No. 90311
206×156
￥814,000 (tax included)
Persian Rag Tabriz