Wonderful Blue Color Background Fine Sarouk Farahan Style Antique Persian Rug

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19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 10'6" x 13'6" - 320 x 412 )


1880s Blue Hand Knotted Pile … Read more 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 10'6" x 13'6" - 320 x 412 )


1880s Blue Hand Knotted Pile Rectangle Antique Wool Allover Floral Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional late 19th-century weaving represents the zenith of Persian textile artistry. Its dense construction and sophisticated palette confirm its status among the finest antique rugs produced during the Qajar era.

The field is dominated by a rich, saturated indigo that provides a dramatic backdrop for the meticulously rendered botanical motifs. This deep, resonant shade of blue color rugs is expertly balanced by secondary hues of terracotta, saffron, and soft rose, creating an effect of profound depth and visual texture.

Characteristic of the period’s most sought-after designs, the composition employs an intricate allover rug pattern. This continuous arrangement of scrolling vines, palmettes, and delicate blossoms ensures visual movement across the entire surface, avoiding the formality of a central medallion and offering immense versatility in placement.

Beyond the main field, the expansive scale positions this piece perfectly as one of the premier room size rugs. The complex border system, featuring elegant cartouches inscribed with Persian script, frames the central design with historical gravitas, elevating this textile from a floor covering to a significant work of decorative art. See less