Antique Large Persian Geometric Knotted Rug
$30,000.00
| Stock number | 25102 |
| Size | 9 ft 9 in x 17 ft 1 in (2.97 m x 5.21 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Bakhtiari |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Geometric |
Antique Large Persian Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece showcases the enduring tradition of antique rugs, offering a vibrant and highly structured aesthetic typical of early 20th-century Persian village weaving. The design is characterized by a meticulous grid of individual panels, creating a visual tapestry of distinct motifs. The field employs a classic Khesti or garden panel layout, where a lattice divides the composition into dozens of small, self-contained squares. Within these compartments, stylized depictions of the Tree of Life, abstract palmettes, and geometric medallions alternate, each rendered with a distinct, charmingly naive hand, reflecting the weaver's unique interpretation of traditional iconography. The palette is remarkably rich and saturated, utilizing natural dyes that have mellowed beautifully over a century.