Persian Tabriz Mahi carpet and similar Persian rugs; MP Persian Rug Imports

Sample of Persian Rug Designs
Tabriz "Mahi" Rugs

Information and samples courtesy of
MP Persian Rug Imports at www.mprugs.com

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).

Medium sized Oriental Mahi rug with a beige main color Long 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.
Now, there are also a few Tabriz Mahi rugs that are very unusual due to a unique shape or color and those are my personal favorites, because I always like to offer rugs that you would not expect to see. So below you will find Mahi carpets from my present and past collection that I think are truly showpieces.

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. Large square Tabriz Persian rug with a combination of a Mahi design and other patterns, which is extremely rare in oriental carpets. The borders of this Tabriz carpet are made with metal fields and the star shaped field feature a Mahi pattern. Oriental rugs like this Tabriz carpet are extremely rare and combined with a square size makes for a truly masterpiece. This Mahi rug runner was also made by the Pirouzian family and it is a slight variation of the new Mahi rug design.

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

Tabriz Persian rug designs, Part 1 "Mahi - Fish Pattern"

Tabriz Persian rug designs, Part 2 "Gombad - Dome Shaped"

Tabriz Persian rug designs, Part 3 "Heriz- Geometric"

Other types of common Persian rug designs

Persian Nain rug designs

Persian Qom rug "Hunting Scene" designs

Round & Oval Persian rugs

Square Persian rugs

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