Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug

A wool pile of symmetric knows on a cotton foundation. This uninscribed devotional full face, bust length portrait of ‘Ali, is set on a softly rayed ground indicating his saintliness. Dark beard and pale teal draped turban. ‘Ali is a martyr, green is the Islamic martyr color, and ‘Ali is thus depicted. ‘Ali looks firmly and intently at his viewers. Narrow cream plain border. Finely woven.