1870s Blue Navy Medallion Tribal Antique n.w. Persian Bakshaiesh Rug 9' X 12' Handknotted Wool Carpet

Details

Description

Antique Bakshaish Room Size Wool Blue Rug, Circa Date: 1870s. This exceptional example of 19th-century weaving represents the height of … Read more Antique Bakshaish Room Size Wool Blue Rug, Circa Date: 1870s. This exceptional example of 19th-century weaving represents the height of village artistry from the Heriz region of Northwest Persia. Its age firmly establishes it among the most desirable antique rugs available today, showcasing the robust structure and unique aesthetic character of the era.

The commanding central field is saturated in a rich, deep indigo, a hallmark of the finest natural dyes, placing this piece among the most sought-after blue color rugs. This intense ground provides a dramatic backdrop for the stylized central medallion, rendered primarily in warm salmon-pink and soft ivory tones, creating a vibrant yet balanced visual tension.

Characteristic of the Bakshaish tradition, the design eschews delicate curves for bold, angular linearity. The highly abstracted medallion and spandrels feature powerful, graphic elements that define the piece as a masterful example of early geometric rugs. The composition is dynamic, yet the overall effect remains grounded and architectural.

Woven to a substantial scale, this piece qualifies as a true room size rugs, capable of anchoring a significant living space or grand dining area. The resilient, hand-spun wool and enduring palette ensure that this 1870s treasure continues its legacy as a functional work of art, offering unparalleled depth and history to any interior design scheme.


The sand field is filled with small flowers and shows straw projecting volute corners, while supporting an attractively abrashed royal blue “animal pelt” sub-field which, in turn, encloses a central straw octogramme sprouting powerful volute arabesque corner extensions. Ivory central square with surrounding rust “finger” fringe. Rust main border with square rosettes, dark blue barbed leaves and arrays of little geometric flowers (Karaja style). Solid weave. Good condition. See less