Vintage Persian Overdyed Rug

257 x 170cm, 8'5" x 5'6"
£1,765.00
  • SKU: 19794

    Small burgundy flowers bring a measured touch of colour to this otherwise pale rug. They gather along the sides and within the ornamental corners, while fine taupe stems trail more lightly across the ivory field. An elongated central medallion has a darker, closely worked core, with pendant forms extending above and below. Around it, the drawing becomes increasingly faint, giving the centre a soft halo of open space. This rug is particularly attractive where the pattern shifts from clearly outlined blossoms to barely perceptible foliage.

    The burgundy details anchor the eye, but do not form a continuous band of strong colour. Instead, they appear as individual accents within a gently varied cream and beige surface. The recorded size is 257 × 170 cm. This rug could introduce a modest wine-red accent to a bedroom with natural linen, or bring definition to a sitting area furnished in biscuit and cream. A single burgundy textile would be enough to establish a connection with the flowers; larger areas of red would make their delicate distribution less apparent.

    In Persian decorative art, floral ornament frequently combines stylised flowers with freely curving stems rather than depicting an actual garden. That approach became central to many classical carpets and remained influential in subsequent weaving. Here, the repeated blossoms and balanced medallion preserve a traditional sense of order, while the subdued overdyed presentation gives the ornament a lighter visual weight.

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