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Pair of Antique Karaja Rugs
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Farnham Antique Carpets

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Pair of Antique Karaja Rugs

1900 - 1920
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We are excited to offer this rare pair of antique Karaja rugs, circa 1910 and both in fabulous condition.  Very rare for pairs of antique rugs to be found still together, as often they can get separated or one rug gets too worn or damaged. Woven over 100 plus years ago, the weavers used a very deep blue for the background wool, with warm brick reds for the border and rare green dyes for the eight-pointed star motifs, either side of the natural wool sun-burst medallion in the centre.

Woven with great precision and symmetry, the weavers had great skill to produce an almost identical pair.  We can see on the rug on the right, this weaver ran out of the deeper blue for the minor border and used a lighter pale blue.  This is really the beautiful charm and characteristics of an antique rug, and none are ever perfect, yet tell a story and add interest to a room, as well as warmth and vivid design.

Both rugs are in extraordinary good pile, purchased from a private collector, they admired and used them for most of their life.  Supplied with our anti-slip underlay included in the price, this aids the rugs and stops them moving around on any floor type.  Each rug measures 196 x 144 cm / 6'5" x 4'9".

•Request a home visit and we shall bring this wonderful pair of antique Heriz rugs to your own home, on a convenient day and time.  We have travelled all over the UK helping interior designers and private customers since 1990.

•Book in a showroom visit - we would love to welcome you here soon and show you these antique rug ands many more.  We have a vast inventory of antique and contemporary carpets, rugs and runners.

•Reserve this rare pair of antique Heriz rugs online using our reserve form, so you do not miss out on them!

Physical Dimensions
Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated these Antique Karaja Persian Rugs to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144073
Dealers Internal Reference
11692
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
We are excited to offer this rare pair of antique Karaja rugs, circa 1910 and both in fabulous condition.
  Very rare for pairs of antique rugs to be found still together, as often they can get separated or one rug gets too worn or damaged.
Farnham Antique Carpets

Woven over 100 plus years ago, the weavers used a very deep blue for the background wool, with warm brick reds for the border and rare green dyes for the eight-pointed star motifs, either side of the natural wool sun-burst medallion in the centre.

fig 1. A matching pair of antique hand-knotted Karaja rugs featuring navy blue fields with central ivory geometric medallions and red borders.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Karaja Rugs

Woven with great precision and symmetry, the weavers had great skill to produce an almost identical pair.  We can see on the rug on the right, this weaver ran out of the deeper blue for the minor border and used a lighter pale blue.  This is really the beautiful charm and characteristics of an antique rug, and none are ever perfect, yet tell a story and add interest to a room, as well as warmth and vivid design.

fig 2. A matching pair of antique hand-knotted Karaja rugs featuring navy blue fields with central ivory geometric medallions and red borders.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Karaja Rugs

Both rugs are in extraordinary good pile, purchased from a private collector, they admired and used them for most of their life.  Supplied with our anti-slip underlay included in the price, this aids the rugs and stops them moving around on any floor type.  Each rug measures 196 x 144 cm / 6'5" x 4'9".

fig 3. A matching pair of antique hand-knotted Karaja rugs featuring navy blue fields with central ivory geometric medallions and red borders.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Karaja Rugs

•Request a home visit and we shall bring this wonderful pair of antique Heriz rugs to your own home, on a convenient day and time.  We have travelled all over the UK helping interior designers and private customers since 1990.

fig 4. A matching pair of antique hand-knotted Karaja rugs featuring navy blue fields with central ivory geometric medallions and red borders.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Karaja Rugs

•Book in a showroom visit - we would love to welcome you here soon and show you these antique rug ands many more.  We have a vast inventory of antique and contemporary carpets, rugs and runners.

•Reserve this rare pair of antique Heriz rugs online using our reserve form, so you do not miss out on them!

Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated these Antique Karaja Persian Rugs to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144073
Dealers Internal Ref
11692
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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A matching pair of antique hand-knotted Karaja rugs featuring navy blue fields with central ivory geometric medallions and red borders.
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Karaja rugs originate from the village of Gharajeh in Northwest Iran, located in the Heriz region. They are distinguished by geometric patterns, typically featuring a central stepped medallion flanked by distinct star motifs.

These textiles are hand-knotted using a wool pile on a cotton or wool foundation with symmetrical Turkish knots. Natural vegetable dyes are traditionally employed to produce deep shades of indigo blue, madder red, and ivory.

Authentic pieces generally display a recurring arrangement of three geometric central medallions, including a prominent ivory stepped medallion with latch-hook borders. The weave exhibits a durable texture with visible colour variations known as abrash.

Geometric tribal rugs introduce contrast and texture when placed within contemporary or minimalist decor schemes. Pairs can be used to frame hallways, flank bedding, or anchor seating arrangements in living areas.

Vacuum regularly using suction only to avoid damaging the pile with rotary beaters. Rotate the rugs periodically to balance foot traffic and light exposure, and blot liquid spills immediately with an absorbent cloth.
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