Semi-Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Area Rug

Item Details

A semi-antique hand-knotted Persian area rug. This nearly square wool rug is rendered in a palette of crimson, deep midnight blue, and gold. It features an allover floral pattern including vinework, shah abbasi palmettes, and a variety of small flowers over a crimson field. Framing the field are compound, resolved floral borders, the major border grounded in midnight blue; it is flanked by minor borders grounded in gold, pink, and azure. Selvedges are overcast. The rug finishes at either end with short kilim skirts and applied ivory cotton fringe, which appears to have been added in addition to the warp fringe. The rug is unmarked but comes with a ‘Certificat’ informational tag.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- visible stitching on top side of the rug, near where fringe has been applied; there are minor stains; some minor balding; ripping at selvedges with some loss to pile and other fraying; the rug could benefit from professional cleaning.

Dimensions

- measurement does not include fringe; approximately 10’ W x 10.4’ D.

Item #

17WDC065-011