| Hadji (Haj) Jalili rugs and carpets are possibly the most elusive rugs
in the market. As less frequently is the case, some workshops had been
known to sign their rugs so later attribution may be made. In the case
of hadji jalili rugs, the attribution remains, however few if any
actual signatures exist. It is unknown whether or not Hadji Jalili was
an actual workshop or a contractor of higher end rugs which met the
highest of standards for tabriz rugs. Whatever the case may be, it is
widely known that many of the finest Persian Tabriz Rugs from the
fourth quarter of the 19th century are almost always attributed to
Hadji Jalili, despite lack of evidence.
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Tabrīz, Iran is located in the northwestern portion of the country
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Perhaps the term Hadji Jalili has now reshaped itself into a more
generalized category, simply referring to a certain age or vintage,
possibly even a particular style and quality. While many of the rugs
now termed as Hadji Jalili rugs are of certain criteria, there are many
sellers which lower the standard for what would be considered an
acceptable attribution, and insist on terming a sub-par rug as a
"Jalili" weavings.
Most commonly, the rugs which reputable sellers and auction houses
attribute to Hadji Jalili are often in the vicinity of 250+ kpsi for
wool on cotton rugs. The colors most common to these carpets include
burnt orange, ivory, black, gold, aqua blue, and many others. silk on
silk attributions often have 375+ KPSI, and colors featured include
ivory, brown, bright aqua blue, and subtle earthy tones.
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Examples of Other Exceptional Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets:
The following lots are from Sotheby's New York Auction Catalog, which
were up for bid on April 10 & 11, 1981 in New York. Click on each image for additional information on each rug and what they sold for (if they sold)!
 Lot 395:
SILK TABRIZ RUG, Persia
Last quarter 19th century, slightly dry. Approximately 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m.) x 4 feet 6 inches (1.37 m.)
Estimate: $20,000 / 25,000
 Lot 422:
SILK TABRIZ MEDALLION RUG, Persia
Last quarter 19th century. Approximately 4 feet 10 inches (1.47 m.) x 4 feet (1.22 m.)
Estimate: $20,000 / 25,000
 Lot 456:
SILK TABRIZ FANTASY CARPET, Persia
Last quarter 19th century. Approximately 8 feet 9 inches (2.67 m.) x 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m.)
Estimate: $30,000 / 35,000
 Lot 509:
SILK TABRIZ ANIMAL CARPET, Persia
Circa 1900. Approximately 8 feet 9 inches (2.67 m.) x 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m.)
Estimate: $40,000 / 55,000
 Lot 510:
TABRIZ CARPET, Persia, possibly Hajiyalil [Hadji or Haj Jalili]
Last quarter 19th century. Approximately 12 feet 1 inch (3.69 m.) x 8 feet 8 inches (2.64 m.)
Estimate: $25,000 / 30,000
The following lots are from Sotheby's New York Auction Catalog, which
were up for bid on April 10 & 11, 1981 in New York. Click on each image for additional information on each rug and what they sold for (if they sold)
Lot 214:
FINE SILK TABRIZ MEDALLION RUG, Persia
Late 19th century. Approximately 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m.) x 4 feet 6 inches (1.37 m.)
Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000
Lot 229:
FINE SILK TABRIZ PRAYER RUG, Persia
Last quarter 19th century. Approximately 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m.) x 4 feet 5 inches (1.35 m.)
Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000
Note: This rug is remarkably finely woven, with approximately 1,000 knots per square inch.
Lot 265:
RARE AND IMPORTANT SILK TABRIZ CARPET, Persia. Hadjiyalil
Last quarter 19th century. Approximately 13 feet 8 inches (4.16 m.) x 9 feet 3 inches (2.82 m.)
Estimate: $125,000 / 150,000
The following lots are from Sotheby's New York Auction Catalog, which
were up for bid on May 19, 1984 in New York. Click on each image for additional information on each rug and what they sold for (if they sold)!
Lot 161:
FINE COUPLED COLUMN SILK TABRIZ PRAYER RUG, Northwestern Persia
last quarter 19th century, Approximately 6 feet (1.83 m.) x 4 feet 8 inches (1.42 m.)
Estimate: $30,000 / 35,000
Lot 169:
Property from the Estate of Vlaadimir M. Eitingon
SILK TABRIZ RUG, Northwestern Persia
circa 1900, Approximately 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m.) x 4 feet 6 inches (1.37 m.)
Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000
Lot 170:
Property of the Austin Family, Rosemont, Pennsylvania
SILK TABRIZ PRAYER RUG, Northwestern Persia
circa 1900. Approximately 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m.) x 4 feet 1 inches (1.24 m.)
Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000
Lot 173:
FINE COUPLED COLUMN SILK TABRIZ PRAYER RUG, Northwestern Persia
last quarter 19th century, inscription cartouches.
Approximately 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m.) x 4 feet 2 inches (1.27 m.)
Estimate: $35,000 / 45,000
Lot 188:
SILK TABRIZ CARPET, Northwestern Persia
last quarter 19th century, minor stains.
Approximately 12 feet 4 inches (3.76 m.) x 9 feet 2 inches (2.79 m.)
Estimate: $50,000 / 70,000
Lot 195:
SILK TABRIZ GARDEN CARPET, Northwestern Persia
circa 1900. Approximately 12 feet 8 inches (3.86 m.) x 9 feet 3 inches (2.82 m.)
Estimate: $60,000 / 80,000
Lot 200:
FINE SILK TABRIZ CARPET, Northwestern Persia
last quarter 19th century, Approximately 15 feet 7 inches (4.75 m.) x 9 feet 5 inches (2.87 m.)
Estimate: $125,000 / 150,000
Lot 201:
RARE SILK TABRIZ CARPET, Northwestern Persia
circa 1875, Approximately 10 feet 10 inches (3.30 m.) x 7 feet 5 inches (2.26 m.)
Estimate: $80,000 / 120,000
The following lots are from Sotheby's New York Auction Catalog, which
were up for bid on December 1, 1984 in New York. Click on each image for additional information on each rug and what they sold for (if they sold)!
Lot 134:
SILK TABRIZ HUNTING RUG, Northwest Persia
Last Quarter 19th century, inscription cartouche at top.
Approximately 9 feet 7 inches by 5 feet 5 inches (2.92m. by 1.65m.)
Sold at Robert C. Eldred Co., Inc., East Dennis, Massachusetts, Antique
Islamic Rugs Collected by the Late Andrew C. Dole, Part IV, July 14,
1978, lot 94.
Estimate: $15,000 / 25,000
Lot 157:
Silk Tabriz Prayer Carpet, Northwest Persia
Circa 1875, Approximately 10 feet 6 inches by 7 feet 8 inches (3.20m. by 2.34m.)
Estimate: $30,000 / 40,000
Lot 158:
Silk Tabriz Carpet, Northwest Persia circa 1875,
Approximately 14 feet 7 inches by 10 feet 8 inches (4.45m. by 3.25m.)
Estimate: $50,000 / 70,000
Lot 159:
Silk Tabriz Carpet, Northwest Persia circa 1875.
Approximately 11 feet 9 inches by 9 feet 2 inches (3.58m. by 2.79m.)
Estimate: $50,000 / 70,000
One or more example(s) photographed above courtesy Dilmaghani & Co.
from the
inventory of their NY Rug Outlet, oriental rug Warehouse
or NY showroom of Oriental
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