Vintage Persian Kilim in Pink With Geometric Patterns and Pictorials | Rug & Kilim

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Made with both handwoven and hand-knotted wool circa 1940-1950, this 5x8 vintage Persian kilim is an interesting mid-century design for … Read more Made with both handwoven and hand-knotted wool circa 1940-1950, this 5x8 vintage Persian kilim is an interesting mid-century design for its marriage of pile and flatweave in a high-and-low texture, as well as for its series unusual series of old-world designs—a range of animal pictorials and geometric patterns, underscored by warm, feminine colors like few of its period and provenance.

On the Design:

Keen eyes for detail will recognize this kilim as an interesting find for countless traits, starting with its extraordinary fusion of pile and flatweave techniques—a technical achievement rarely encountered in more primitivist designs. The pink field anchors an intricate array of geometric patterns and animal pictorial elements—birds, deer, and ewers rendered with folk art sensibility. The feminine palette and textural variations mark this as a deeply personal commission, likely created for a specific patron. This piece stands as a rare survivor among Persian kilims, where such ambitious pictorial and geometric patterns seldom appear in a single work. This kilim is definitely a collectible—likely an extremely personal piece, as much an irreplaceable work of old-world charm and folk art as a rare, rich and unusual find in Persian weaving.

Condition:

This vintage Persian kilim further enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less