Antique Persian Najafabad Rug, 11'09 X 18'03

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61388 Antique Persian Najafabad, 11'09 x 18'03.

The Celestial Azure Bloom: A Persian Najafabad Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

This antique … Read more 61388 Antique Persian Najafabad, 11'09 x 18'03.

The Celestial Azure Bloom: A Persian Najafabad Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

This antique Persian Najafabad commands the room with a quiet, aristocratic confidence—the kind of understated opulence that only the most discerning collectors recognize instantly. Hand-knotted in lustrous wool and softened by an exquisite antique wash, it radiates that coveted, timeworn glow reserved for heirloom-quality carpets that have journeyed across generations. Its muted palette—centered on a misty blue field kissed with ethereal ivory and powdery sand—evokes the faded grandeur of Persian garden courts at dawn, where history feels suspended in the air.

At the heart of this masterpiece lies an elegant medallion framed by gently dissolving corner spandrels, each rendered in stylized blossoms and curling foliage that reveal the Najafabad workshop’s signature refinement. The allover pattern unfurls like a botanical sonnet—layered florals, scrolling tendrils, and delicate palmettes drifting across the blue ground with painterly softness. Every motif feels intentional, almost ceremonial, yet softened by time in a way that heightens its sophistication rather than diminishes it.

Its border is a triumph in itself: a grand floral frieze embraced by dual meandering guard bands, a structure that reinforces the regal discipline of classical Persian design. As the tones fade from sky blues to parchment creams and whispery golds, the border seems to illuminate the entire composition, offering the visual equivalent of candlelight shimmering across aged plaster walls—a luminous, atmospheric quality only the finest antique carpets achieve.

For an elite collector, this Najafabad offers more than beauty; it offers legacy. Its distressed patina tells a story of centuries of grace, while its scale and presence make it an anchor piece for the most distinguished interiors—think palatial entry galleries, serene living salons, or boutique hotel suites where every detail matters. This is not just a rug; it is a curated experience of heritage, rarity, and cultivated taste, destined to elevate any space into a realm of quiet luxury.

Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash. Antique Wash.
Made in Iran.
Measures:
Pile Height: 0.27 of an inch.
Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century. See less