Vintage Persian Overdyed Rug

275 x 150cm, 9'0" x 4'11"
£1,690.00
  • SKU: 19797

    An interlocking lattice runs across this rug from end to end, replacing the single central medallion of many Persian designs. Fine looping outlines form a continuous network, with small compartments picked out in muted coral, turquoise and beige. The colours appear in loose horizontal groupings, giving the surface a changing rhythm as the eye moves along its length. A narrow border contains the repeat without competing with it. Repeated networks are an important part of Persian carpet design, alongside the better-known medallion compositions.

    Lattice layouts divide a field into linked spaces and allow ornament to extend across the whole surface. Historical Persian weaving explored many versions of this principle, from complex floral networks to more geometric arrangements. This rug uses a particularly light, open interpretation of that continuous pattern. The ground is pale and softly varied, so the coloured compartments read as scattered accents within the fine linear pattern. Some are clearly defined; others nearly merge into the surrounding field.

    This uneven clarity gives the overdyed surface a relaxed quality, while the regular lattice keeps the overall arrangement disciplined. Its 275 × 150 cm format would suit a long seating area or a bedroom where a narrower rug is needed. The absence of a dominant centre allows furniture to be placed more freely across the repeat. Pale timber and unbleached fabrics would maintain the quiet ground, with small turquoise or terracotta accessories picking up the coloured details.

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