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Pure Wool Hearth Rug
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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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Pure Wool Hearth Rug

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 January 2026 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Pure Wool Hearth Rug” found a buyer.

It was listed by Sturmans Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

An antique Persian pure wool hearth sized rug from the north west Heriz area of Persia in superb unworn condition; cleaned ready for use c.1910. The close hand knotted pile in soft pale red to the centre section with diamond shaped motif to the rug centre and complementing geometric floral decoration to the background. Cream and navy blue geometric floral borders to the edge and triangular infills with champagne cream ground to the corners. Superb quality and condition with no ware or stains, presented in newly cleaned condition ready for use. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 4' long x 27" wide.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Wool Hearth Rug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1189792
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42045
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Description
An antique Persian pure wool hearth sized rug from the north west Heriz area of Persia in superb unworn condition; cleaned ready for use c.1910.
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The close hand knotted pile in soft pale red to the centre section with diamond shaped motif to the rug centre and complementing geometric floral decoration to the background.
Sturmans Antiques

Cream and navy blue geometric floral borders to the edge and triangular infills with champagne cream ground to the corners. Superb quality and condition with no ware or stains, presented in newly cleaned condition ready for use. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 4' long x 27" wide.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Wool Hearth Rug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189792
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42045
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An overhead view of a rectangular hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central medallion motif in red, navy blue, and cream with fringed ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An overhead view of a rectangular hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central medallion motif in red, navy blue, and cream with fringed ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pure Wool Hearth Rug

Archive II An overhead view of a rectangular hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central medallion motif in red, navy blue, and cream with fringed ends. View II
Archive III An overhead view of a rectangular hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central medallion motif in red, navy blue, and cream with fringed ends. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of a rectangular hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central medallion motif in red, navy blue, and cream with fringed ends. View IV
Archive V An overhead view of a rectangular hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central medallion motif in red, navy blue, and cream with fringed ends. View V
Archive VI An overhead view of a rectangular hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central medallion motif in red, navy blue, and cream with fringed ends. View VI
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Location
Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 185
Items Sold 10,895
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2012
For Sale
185
Sold
10,895
An overhead view of a rectangular hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central medallion motif in red, navy blue, and cream with fringed ends.
Pure Wool Hearth Rug
Ref: SA1189792
An overhead view of a rectangular hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central medallion motif in red, navy blue, and cream with fringed ends.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Oriental
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed, Navy Blue, Cream
  • MotifsCentral medallion, Geometric border, Fringed ends, Floral accents
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 68.5 cm (27 in)

Hearth rugs originated in the 18th and 19th centuries as narrow, durable floor coverings placed specifically in front of fireplaces to protect flooring from sparks, ashes, and heat.

Authentic pieces are generally hand-knotted or hand-woven from natural sheeps wool pile on a cotton or wool foundation, utilising natural plant and insect-derived dyes.

Authentication involves examining the irregularities in hand-knotting, assessing the natural patina and fading of organic dyes on the reverse side, and checking for hand-spun wool fibres.

These textiles add warmth and texture to contemporary spaces and can be layered over larger neutral flooring, placed in hallways, or used as compact accent pieces in living areas.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and utilizing professional specialist cleaning when necessary.
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