Antique Red Persian Rug 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Large Antique Rug/carpet. Circa 1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241525
Price: 1300 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectRugs & Carpets
Period1900 - 1920
StylePersian Traditional
MaterialWool, Cotton
ColourRed, Cream
MotifsPalmette motifs, floral arabesques, multi-tiered border
SizeW 320 cm (126 in) x D 415 cm (163 in)

This large antique rug follows a Persian traditional style, dating from circa 1900. It is hand-knotted from wool and cotton, displaying a prominent red ground complemented by a multi-tiered cream border. The surface is decorated with detailed floral palmettes and flowing floral arabesques arranged in an intricate central medallion layout. Visible signs of age include overall wear, faded colouration in areas of the pile, and several old repairs throughout the field. Measuring 320 cm wide and 415 cm deep, it provides substantial floor coverage suited to anchoring large spaces. Ideal for creating an authentic English Country House interior aesthetic, this carpet sits comfortably in a spacious living room, dining room, or entrance hall. The rich red tones and complex botanical motifs pair well with traditional furniture, wooden floorboards, and period architectural details. Despite its antique condition and recorded repairs, it remains sturdy enough for daily use in domestic environments, bringing texture and historical character to a home.

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Persian carpets from this period typically feature hand-spun wool, organic plant dyes, and intricate floral patterns such as palmettes, vines, and arabesques.

These textiles are predominantly constructed with a hand-tied wool pile woven onto a durable cotton or wool warp and weft foundation.

Authenticity is indicated by slight variations in knotting tension, hand-spun wool textures, natural dye tonal shifts known as abrash, and a clear reverse pattern.

A red antique carpet adds warmth and visual grounding when positioned beneath neutral upholstered furniture or paired with dark wood floorboards.

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating beater bar, rotate periodically to balance foot traffic, and use specialist professional cleaning when required.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Large Antique Rug/carpet. Circa 1900