Vintage Persian Overdyed Rug

223 x 129cm, 7'3" x 4'2"
£1,100.00
  • SKU: 19816

    A pale angular medallion anchors the muted red field of this rug. Small rosettes and square-centred flowers are spaced around it, with cream and subdued yellow details lending the design a cheerful rhythm. The upper and lower sections narrow into stepped points, while the corners and broad border carry larger geometric floral forms. Fine outlining gives the different shapes definition without making them rigid. This rug has an appealing directness of drawing. Its flowers are simplified into compact, readable forms, and the red ground remains visible between them.

    The pale centre provides a clear resting point within the busier surrounding ornament. Variations across the overdyed colour soften the divisions between red, beige, grey-green and the small yellow accents. Persian weaving includes both fluid floral drawing and strongly geometric interpretations of plant forms. Central medallions can therefore appear as curving rosettes or more angular, stepped devices. This rug uses the latter vocabulary, bringing repeated flowers into a balanced arrangement that is legible across the whole field.

    The broad frame reinforces the geometric character rather than introducing a separate curvilinear design. Its 223 × 129 cm proportions would suit a compact sitting area where a little red would add warmth. Natural wood and cream fabrics would pick up the lighter motifs, while an olive accent could relate to the grey-green outlines. Leaving the pale medallion visible would preserve the contrast between the open centre and the scattered rosettes around it.

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