Early 20th Century Hand Knotted Rug

Name: Early 20th Century Hand Knotted Rug
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1202954
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectRugs & Carpets
Period1900 - 1920
StylePersian Tribal
MaterialWool, Cotton
ColourTerracotta Red & Indigo Blue
MotifsHexagonal central medallion, Geometric repeating motifs, Stylized tree symbols, Multi-banded decorative border
SizeW 204 cm (80 in) x D 100 cm (39 in)

This early 20th century Persian tribal hand-knotted wool and cotton rug brings rich texture and traditional pattern to an interior space. The piece displays a vibrant terracotta red field set against an indigo blue central hexagonal medallion filled with intricate geometric motifs. Stylized tree symbols flank the ends, complemented by multi-banded decorative borders containing repeating geometric patterns in shades of cream, blue, and brown. The rug shows visible signs of age consistent with country house condition, including threadbare areas and loose threads along the edges and corners, alongside fringed ends at the top and bottom. Measuring 204 cm wide and 100 cm deep, the textile provides substantial floor coverage or wall hanging potential for a living room, hallway, or study. Placed on a wooden floor or hung on a neutral wall, this textile adds traditional warmth and pattern to everyday home environments.

FAQs

Early 20th century tribal rugs are hand-woven textiles crafted by nomadic or village weavers, characterised by geometric medallions, stylized flora, and symbolic motifs dyed with natural or early synthetic pigments.

Traditional hand-knotted rugs are typically crafted using hand-spun wool for the pile, tied onto a warp and weft foundation made from either wool or cotton yarns.

An authentic hand-knotted rug exhibits slight organic asymmetry in its pattern, a visible knotting structure on the underside that mirrors the top design, and fringes that form an integral extension of the warp threads.

A tribal rug serves as a textural foundation when placed on neutral timber or polished concrete floors, providing visual structure that contrasts clean-lined modern furniture.

Vacuum without using a rotating beater bar, rotate the rug periodically to ensure even wear, address spills immediately by blotting with a clean cloth, and consult a specialist conservator for deep cleaning.

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Early 20th Century Hand Knotted Rug