(High-Decorative) ("New Arrivals Gallery") This rug's ethereal golden aura highlights deft contrasts of light and shade, epitomizing the maverick work overseen by the revolutionary carpet designer who made his name in Tabriz. Most Hadji Jallili's work eschewed the traditional Persian palette of madder reds and indigo blues, although not abandoning the commitment to very fine weaves to which all Persian “City” workshops ascribed. A faceted jewel-like medallion occupies the center, displaying both dense and spacious versions of the Herati pattern of curling leaves orbiting a rosette on a latticework adorned by palmettes and other blossoms. This design carries through into the outer field of this delightfully ancient-looking textile. The main border presents a more formalized version of a Northwest Persian traditional style more often seen in Bakshaish and Karaja weavings, illustrating the successful synergy between the tribal/village roots of the region being amalgamated in the workshops, producing more formal rugs in what was once a royal city. A combination of earthy colors and intricate knotting allowed for the subtlest of effects showcasing a wide range of muted hues, from moss greens to warm russets and delicate apricot hues.