So, I drove a few hours out to pick this heavy old baby up from a woman whose dad originally owned it. He’s passed on now, she inherited it, and now it's here. It’s a substantial antique 1920s Persian Mashhad rug measuring right around 9x12. And let me tell you, looking at it in person, this thing is an absolute unit; beefy, incredibly heavy, and densely knotted with high-quality vegetable dyed wool. It’s got that real, bulletproof durability where it can easily handle a busy household with kiddos and pets running around, plus it's in great condition overall with just some light scattered wear.
The colorway is just stunning; a rich raspberry mauve pink ground with curving vines of ocean blue, all framed by a deep navy blue border with little artisan touches of ivory, mint, and more ocean blue. The design has this incredible movement and flow to it. It’s like looking at a living, breathing river of these massive, sweeping blue vines that just pull your eyes right in. You genuinely find yourself tracking the curves as they wind and twist through the botanical piece.
It’s got a gorgeous story stitched right into it; like watching these grand ocean blue vines snake their way through a vibrant raspberry thicket, twisting across the floor like they've got a mind of their own. Such a lovely, hypnotic drawing. Between the history, the incredible texture, and that gorgeous color play, it is going to make such an extraordinary, grounding addition to any space it resides in.
Please check out the video below for more information about this beauty!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Rug Rundown…
the wool…the weave…the wear
Size: 8'10 x 12'1
Material: Vegetable dyed wool
Construction: Hand knotted
Origin: Persia
Age: 1920s
Design: Sweeping blue vines and floral motifs on a raspberry mauve pink ground with a navy blue border.
Condition: Great condition with light, honest scattered wear.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
:: Please consider a rug pad for this old beauty, to keep it protected and wiggle free. Click below if you want to add one at BPR and we will custom cut it to size:
Large Rug Pad
Check out the video below for more rug action of this gem.
:: FREE SHIPPING (USA only. CANADA $50. Int’l $150).
:: Yes, we work with the trade.
:: Please review our amazing shop policies.
:: To get inside info, sneak previews of rugs before they hit shop, and more inspo & history of old rugs, follow along on Instagram @blueparakeetrugs
How did you find BPR’s shop? If you’re purchasing, upon checkout, please leave a note and give a clue. Feel free to say anything you wish. There is a small business owner behind the scene that works old school and wants to get to know the fans and clients.
Thank you for visiting and for shopping small at BPR.