Vintage Hand-Woven Oriental Rug in Wool, 1960s

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The authentic, antique rug with expressive, painterly colors and a pattern characteristic of the Orient. The hand-woven rug dating back … Read more The authentic, antique rug with expressive, painterly colors and a pattern characteristic of the Orient. The hand-woven rug dating back to the 1960s.

The central composition features a brick-pink field framed by an elaborate dark navy border. Its surface is adorned with small, stylized flowers, floral rosettes, medallions, and geometric shapes, scattered in a manner characteristic of traditional Persian weaving. The composition avoids rigid symmetry; indeed, these subtle variations, shifts, and the spontaneity of the design are among the most fascinating aspects of its handmade nature. The rug features natural dyes.

The design is framed by a multi-layered border in shades of red, navy, ecru, brown, and olive green. Its ornamentation includes geometric meanders, stylized flowers, leaves, and small motifs reminiscent of the *boteh*. A bold navy tone guides the eye around the central field, lending the rug a distinctive, graphic contrast.

The color palette is soft and elegantly subdued: madder red, terracotta, powder pink, indigo, navy, cream, sandy beige, olive, and warm brown. Years of use have subtly softened the wool pile, bringing out its natural tonal variations. "Abrash", subtle tonal variations within the same color resulting from differences in yarn batches and the dyeing process is also visible. In antique rugs, this is a feature that contributes to their unique character. The rug is a unique, handcrafted functional object; its aesthetic value stems from the passage of time, the individuality of its craftsmanship, and its visible history.

The rug is in original vintage condition. It shows signs of age, related wear, including minor pile loss. The surface retains a distinct, hand-crafted texture. Upon close inspection, one can see irregularities in the weave, slight variations in pile height, and traces of long-term use. The fringes and edges bear natural signs of age, with some areas showing the fraying and wear typical of a vintage textile piece. These should not be viewed as defects; rather, they are part of the rug's history and authenticity.

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