Mid 19th Century Blue Tribal Geometric Antique Northwest Persian Gallery Size Carpet

This mid-nineteenth-century antique Northwest Persian carpet is a monumental example of "Tribal Grandeur," originating from the rugged, mountainous regions of Azerbaijan or Kurdistan. In the hierarchy of antique Persian carpets and area rugs, a gallery-size (Kenareh) format of this age—especially one featuring a dominant blue palette—is a rare find, representing a piece that was likely commissioned for a tribal chieftain’s residence or a significant village manor. The composition is defined by its powerful tribal rug design, typically featuring a rhythmic vertical progression of large-scale medallions or "stepped" hexagonal forms.