Antique Persian Kurdish Rug,

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This charming late 19th-century Kurdish rug is an exceptionally attractive and collectible example distinguished by its rare camel-colored field and … Read more This charming late 19th-century Kurdish rug is an exceptionally attractive and collectible example distinguished by its rare camel-colored field and lively palette. Woven by Kurdish tribal , the rug displays a highly individualistic Tree-of-Life composition with stylized flowering plants, geometric shrubs, and suspended diamond motifs arranged within an architectural lattice design.

The warm camel-hair ground provides a beautiful natural backdrop for the vivid greens, deep indigo blues, rich madder reds, soft pinks, and ivory highlights. The use of green in antique Kurdish rugs is particularly desirable and, when combined with the camel field, creates a highly decorative and uncommon color combination rarely found in such a well-preserved example.

The drawing is spontaneous and expressive, reflecting the tribal origins of the piece. The narrow vine-scroll border in rose and blue tones complements the field beautifully and enhances the rug's folk-art character. The wool appears lustrous and resilient, with the rich vegetable-dyed colors retaining remarkable freshness.

Estimated Retail Value
Considering the age, rarity of the camel ground, attractive green coloration, and excellent condition:

Retail value: $3,500 – $5,500

In a quality antique rug gallery specializing in tribal and village weavings, this rug could reasonably be offered in the $4,500 – $6,500 range. The combination of camel field, green highlights, and excellent condition makes it considerably more desirable than many comparable Kurdish rugs from the same period. See less