If you love your antiques steeped in character, this old Ferahan is an absolute gem. Woven around 1900, it wears every one of its years beautifully and has that relaxed, shabby chic look that simply can't be manufactured.
The deep navy field is filled edge to edge with an incredibly dense Herati design, also known as the Fish pattern. Rather than one bold focal point, your eye wanders through an endless sea of delicate floral motifs, giving the rug wonderful movement and depth. Tiny ivory corner spandrels quietly frame the composition without stealing the show, while the layered border bands bring everything together with beautiful balance.
The vegetable dyed wool has mellowed into an incredibly soft palette of faded navy, dusty rose, warm camel, brick, ivory, and muted denim blue. It's the kind of color story that plays well with just about anything and only becomes more interesting the longer you live with it.
This gallery-sized piece has been honestly worn through time, giving it loads of old rug magic. Areas have been thoughtfully reinforced over the years to help preserve its life, allowing it to continue being enjoyed for decades to come. Please study the photos closely, as they are part of the description and showcase the rug's authentic condition and wonderful personality.
This isn't the rug you buy because it's perfect. It's the rug you buy because it's real, full of history, soul, and the kind of quiet beauty that only a century of living can create.
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The Rug Rundown…
the wool…the weave…the wear
Size: 5'2 x 9'6
Material: Vegetable-dyed wool
Construction: Hand knotted
Origin: Persia
Age: Circa 1900
Design: Dense allover Herati (Fish) pattern on a navy field with dainty ivory corner spandrels and layered floral border bands.
Condition: Beautifully worn antique condition with an aged, shabby chic patina. Reinforced in select areas over its lifetime to ensure longevity. Low pile with honest age-related wear consistent with a rug of this age.
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