Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Rug

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A striking Mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim distinguished by its bold geometric composition and richly varied palette. The design is … Read more A striking Mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim distinguished by its bold geometric composition and richly varied palette. The design is organized around a series of diamond medallions and mosaic-like checkered fields that cascade vertically through the center, creating depth and movement across the surface. Smaller rosette and stepped motifs anchor the lower register, while sawtooth borders in ivory and dark tones frame the composition with graphic precision.

The color palette is vibrant and expressive, blending saturated reds, turquoise, cobalt blue, golden yellow, coral, teal, and plum against charcoal and deep brown grounds. The interplay between dense checkerboard passages and larger medallion forms gives the rug a dynamic, almost painterly quality, reflecting the spontaneity and creative freedom of Persian village weaving traditions.

The overall effect is energetic yet balanced, combining tribal geometry with an intuitive sense of rhythm and color harmony.

Size: 4' 9" x 10' 0" See less