19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue

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Beauty, sophisticated design, and palate of natural dyes are brought together in this wonderful village creation in this Persian Farahan … Read more Beauty, sophisticated design, and palate of natural dyes are brought together in this wonderful village creation in this Persian Farahan area rug from the late 19th century. The Farahan rug with the Persian Garden design comes in an extremely fine weave. The primary field color is ivory with vines and flowers in red, blue, green, and yellow. The central medallion is in a dark blue color with designs in green, blue, and red. The primary border is in navy blue with meandering vines and flower rosettes. The rug with this fineness and use of material and color is extraordinary. The color combination especially the use of the yellow saffron color in the field adds to the richness and the beauty of the rug.

Dimensions: 4’ 2” x 6’ 5”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use See less