Tabriz NW Persia, around 1910, so called "Ardebil" pattern. Signed "Tabriz, Haddad" at the bottom center. The stylish midnight blue center field is enthroned with an ornate 16-pass star medallion with 2 traffic light pendants, flanked by a bright floral design in an infinite repeat of arabesque-like floral and vine motifs and 4 yellow corner spandrels, each covering a quarter of the medallion. Decorative secondary borders surround the main border, also midnight blue, decorated in a decorative manner with cartouches and floral medallions in alternating shades. Very good condition. 302x437 cm (ft. 10x14.4).

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