What characterises a late 19th or early 20th-century Persian tribal rug?

Tribal Persian rugs from this period were hand-woven by nomadic or village artisans, featuring geometric motifs, stylised medallions, and natural dye palettes unique to specific regional weaving communities.

What materials were traditionally used in antique tribal rug construction?

These textiles were hand-knotted using hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and the warp and weft foundation, coloured with plant and mineral dyes.

How can one identify an authentic hand-knotted antique wool rug?

Authentic examples display slight weave irregularities, subtle natural colour variations known as abrash, and a clear reverse side where individual hand-tied knots are visible.

How can a traditional tribal rug be integrated into modern interior design?

A patterned tribal rug grounds contemporary minimalist spaces by providing visual texture, geometric contrast, and warm colour definition beneath furniture arrangements.

What is the best method to clean and preserve an antique wool rug?

Vacuum regularly without a rotating beater bar, rotate periodically to ensure balanced wear, and use specialised professional rug cleaning services for deep maintenance.

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Antique Victorian 6ft by 5ft Persian Islamic Tribal Wool Red & Blue Floor Rug (Circa 1900)

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Yolanda Gray Antiques

Description

Summary

• Item: Victorian Persian Islamic Rug

• Circa: 1900

• Provenance: Persian

• Period: Late Victorian

• Size: 6ft x 5ft

• Material: Hand dyed wool

• Pile: Shallow & light

• Central colours: Blue, fawn, red & brown

• Border colours: Fawn, blue & red

• Geometric design

• Hand-knotted

• Woven on a loom

• Four borders

• Prominent defined borders

• Suitable for medium traffic

• Completely original

• Good original condition

• No holes or stains

• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns

This is a good quality antique late Victorian Persian Islamic rug, measuring 6ft long by 5ft wide, with an Islamic design, displaying mellow red colours on a symmetrical patterned background, circa 1900, in good original condition. The natural vegetable hand-dyed wool, made by tribesmen, has been constructed on a woven loom and is hand knotted, with a thin and tightly knotted pile, which makes it suitable for medium traffic areas. The Victorian Persian Islamic rug displays four borders, geometric in design, with a symmetrical patterned background, interspersed with flowers. The middle Eastern rug boasts incredible detail, displaying natural vibrant colours of pink reds, on a blue and fawn background; a pleasing overall effect. The centre of the Victorian rug displays a blue symmetrical pattern, incorporating patterned fawn colours, surrounded by trailing floral detail, enclosed by four well-defined borders, displaying further red, blue and fawn colours, interspersed with a detailed pattern.

This Victorian Persian Islamic rug would grace the floor of a variety of rooms; it would suit either a traditional or contemporary setting, as it is a timeless piece of floor covering.

Condition Report

This is a good quality antique late Victorian Islamic tribal rug, measuring 6ft long by 5ft wide, with an Islamic design, displaying mellow red colours on a symmetrical patterned background, circa 1900, in good original condition. There is natural colour variation, which is to be expected of a handmade rug. The rug is clean and free of holes or stains. It shows signs of age-related wear at either end (some wear is expected from a rug of this age}. The runner lacks its fringe in places. The rug features a thin and tightly knotted pile, which makes it suitable for medium traffic areas. This Victorian Islamic rug is ready to use.

Price:

The price for this item is £475, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

150.5cm (59.25")

Depth

186cm (73.23")

Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Antique Persian Tribal Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1072599

Dealers Internal Reference

05 / 104916

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

Summary

• Item: Victorian Persian Islamic Rug

• Circa: 1900

• Provenance: Persian

• Period: Late Victorian

• Size: 6ft x 5ft

• Material: Hand dyed wool

• Pile: Shallow & light

• Central colours: Blue, fawn, red & brown

fig 1. An antique hand-woven wool floor rug featuring a central blue geometric medallion set against a terracotta red field with intricate tribal borders. — fig 1. Antique Victorian 6ft by 5ft Persian Islamic Tribal Wool Red & Blue Floor Rug (Circa 1900)

• Border colours: Fawn, blue & red

• Geometric design

• Hand-knotted

• Woven on a loom

• Four borders

• Prominent defined borders

• Suitable for medium traffic

• Completely original

• Good original condition

• No holes or stains

fig 2. An antique hand-woven wool floor rug featuring a central blue geometric medallion set against a terracotta red field with intricate tribal borders. — fig 2. Antique Victorian 6ft by 5ft Persian Islamic Tribal Wool Red & Blue Floor Rug (Circa 1900)

• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns

This is a good quality antique late Victorian Persian Islamic rug, measuring 6ft long by 5ft wide, with an Islamic design, displaying mellow red colours on a symmetrical patterned background, circa 1900, in good original condition. The natural vegetable hand-dyed wool, made by tribesmen, has been constructed on a woven loom and is hand knotted, with a thin and tightly knotted pile, which makes it suitable for medium traffic areas.

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The Victorian Persian Islamic rug displays four borders, geometric in design, with a symmetrical patterned background, interspersed with flowers.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

The middle Eastern rug boasts incredible detail, displaying natural vibrant colours of pink reds, on a blue and fawn background; a pleasing overall effect. The centre of the Victorian rug displays a blue symmetrical pattern, incorporating patterned fawn colours, surrounded by trailing floral detail, enclosed by four well-defined borders, displaying further red, blue and fawn colours, interspersed with a detailed pattern.

fig 3. An antique hand-woven wool floor rug featuring a central blue geometric medallion set against a terracotta red field with intricate tribal borders. — fig 3. Antique Victorian 6ft by 5ft Persian Islamic Tribal Wool Red & Blue Floor Rug (Circa 1900)

This Victorian Persian Islamic rug would grace the floor of a variety of rooms; it would suit either a traditional or contemporary setting, as it is a timeless piece of floor covering.

Condition Report

fig 4. An antique hand-woven wool floor rug featuring a central blue geometric medallion set against a terracotta red field with intricate tribal borders. — fig 4. Antique Victorian 6ft by 5ft Persian Islamic Tribal Wool Red & Blue Floor Rug (Circa 1900)

This is a good quality antique late Victorian Islamic tribal rug, measuring 6ft long by 5ft wide, with an Islamic design, displaying mellow red colours on a symmetrical patterned background, circa 1900, in good original condition. There is natural colour variation, which is to be expected of a handmade rug. The rug is clean and free of holes or stains. It shows signs of age-related wear at either end (some wear is expected from a rug of this age}. The runner lacks its fringe in places. The rug features a thin and tightly knotted pile, which makes it suitable for medium traffic areas. This Victorian Islamic rug is ready to use.

fig 5. An antique hand-woven wool floor rug featuring a central blue geometric medallion set against a terracotta red field with intricate tribal borders. — fig 5. Antique Victorian 6ft by 5ft Persian Islamic Tribal Wool Red & Blue Floor Rug (Circa 1900)

Price:

The price for this item is £475, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

fig 6. An antique hand-woven wool floor rug featuring a central blue geometric medallion set against a terracotta red field with intricate tribal borders. — fig 6. Antique Victorian 6ft by 5ft Persian Islamic Tribal Wool Red & Blue Floor Rug (Circa 1900)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

fig 7. An antique hand-woven wool floor rug featuring a central blue geometric medallion set against a terracotta red field with intricate tribal borders. — fig 7. Antique Victorian 6ft by 5ft Persian Islamic Tribal Wool Red & Blue Floor Rug (Circa 1900)

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

Ref. 104916