Vintage Persian Overdyed Rug

296 x 178cm, 9'8" x 5'10"
£2,045.00
  • SKU: 19821

    A lighter blue interior is enclosed by a darker floral surround in this rug. The distinction is gentle rather than sharply drawn: fine stems and small blossoms appear through the colour, with some passages more visible than others. Towards the top and sides, larger floral forms trace the edge of the pale field. Darker corners and narrow outer bands give the composition its rectangular boundary. This rug's 296 × 178 cm size would make it useful beneath a seating arrangement where a broad area of blue is wanted. The tonal drawing would still be apparent around a table without requiring a single central emblem to remain fully exposed.

    Light upholstery would emphasise the paler interior, while dark timber would answer the more concentrated colour at the edges. The enclosed field and patterned perimeter are longstanding elements of Persian rug design. Historical weavers used this framework for many kinds of floral ornament, varying the density and scale of the drawing within it. In this vintage overdyed example, the unified blue palette softens those separate areas while allowing their underlying arrangement to remain perceptible.

    The surface has a subtly broken appearance, with irregular changes between softer blue and dark grey-blue detail. That variation adds interest to an otherwise restrained colour scheme. It would be effective beside natural linen, warm grey walls or a simple oak table, especially where other patterns are kept small and occasional glimpses of the floral surround can be seen around the furniture.

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