Here we're talking scale and presence. A grand Persian Mahal rug, and I suspect it comes from the weaving district of Sultanabad. A rare rug and a rare size.
From circa 1890-1900 an amazing palace size antique Persian rug was woven to make the room sing. It has the faintest blush ground, somewhere between pale apricot, warm ivory and dusty rose, with an allover floral design across the field. They're scattered blossoms connected by wandering vines, in geometric floral form. The rug has a rhythm of its own and while it showcases a small-scale pattern, the design breathes and doesn't come off overly busy.
Okay, now, the borders. They steal the show. Wide, beautifully drawn, surrounding the field with a drawing that is to die for. It's rich and lovely. You'll see layers of dark blush and rhubarb, indigo, teal-blue, chestnut brown, khaki, warm camel, charcoal and shocks of aqua blue. The border is regal and gives a magnificent frame to the entire rug.
This rug was woven with vegetable dyed wool. What you have is natural plant dyes and sheep's wool, on a floppy cotton foundation, nothing more. It's lived about 110 years, the pile is low, the size is enormous, and it remains in great condition. It will fill a space, anchor everything (and make every object on top look better), while bringing old world grandeur.
This old-world rug is extended at an amazing value. Please see the short video clip below of this rug for more details and illustration and thank you for shopping at a small biz.
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The Rug Rundown…
the wool…the weave…the wear
Exact Size: 13'2 x 20'3
Material: Vegetable-dyed wool
Construction: Hand-knotted
Origin: Persia
Age: Circa 1890–1900
Design: All over geometric floral pattern, wandering vines, and wide intricate borders.
Condition: Great antique condition with low wool pile throughout.
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