Fine Karaja Rug, North-west Persia, Circa 1880, 1.82m X 1.48m

19th century

Sold by Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Description

This is a particularly fine example of a well-known type of village rug from the Karaja district in North-West Persia. Dating to around 1880, it has a classic design of 3 medallions on a sapphire blue field with lots of additional ornamentation. The border is also quite typical with stylised skeletal trees and leaves. However the spacing of the ornaments and wonderful colour scheme indicate that the rug was woven at least a generation before the commercial production of the late 19th century. The pile is low and even with an attractive lived in look. A few scattered old repairs suggest its age, and also that previous owners loved it enough to restore it. All I have done to it is to give it a light wash to bring out the freshen of the wonderful colours. This is a very decorative rug which would look good in both traditional and modern decorative settings.

Physical Dimensions

Height

182cm (71.65")

Width

148cm (58.27")

Declaration

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA853646

Dealers Internal Reference

RM003

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a particularly fine example of a well-known type of village rug from the Karaja district in North-West Persia.

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Dating to around 1880, it has a classic design of 3 medallions on a sapphire blue field with lots of additional ornamentation.

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

The border is also quite typical with stylised skeletal trees and leaves. However the spacing of the ornaments and wonderful colour scheme indicate that the rug was woven at least a generation before the commercial production of the late 19th century. The pile is low and even with an attractive lived in look. A few scattered old repairs suggest its age, and also that previous owners loved it enough to restore it. All I have done to it is to give it a light wash to bring out the freshen of the wonderful colours. This is a very decorative rug which would look good in both traditional and modern decorative settings.