Vintage Persian Overdyed Rug

182 x 114cm, 5'11" x 3'8"
£850.00
  • SKU: 19827

    Golden yellow gives this compact rug a bright, concentrated character. An ornate lobed medallion sits within a lighter central field, its interior filled with fine ochre curls and small floral forms. Long pendants extend towards either end, where shaped corner panels press inwards around the pale space. Closely arranged ornament continues through the outer frame, keeping the composition detailed right to its edges. The colouring remains within a narrow yellow and ochre range, but the pattern is far from flat. Darker outlines describe the medallion and corners, while lighter passages separate them from the ground.

    The overdyed presentation brings the whole design together, allowing the silhouette of the larger forms to remain the main source of contrast. The relationship between a medallion and related corner pieces is a longstanding organising principle in Persian carpets. It gives an elaborate floral field a clear hierarchy, with the main ornament establishing the centre and smaller elements answering it around the perimeter. This rug retains that balanced structure, expressed through an unusually unified golden palette.

    Measuring 182 × 114 cm, this rug would introduce warmth to a small reading corner or an open bedside area. It would be especially effective against dark floorboards, where the lighter field could stand out. Natural linen and brown leather would sit comfortably beside the ochre details, while simple furniture would leave the medallion's elaborate outline visible. Little additional yellow would be needed elsewhere in the room.

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