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Antique Persian Yazd Silk Textile with "Tree of Life" Embroidery - Rug
Kilim
$6,800
£5,135.82
€5,932.67
CA$9,580.23
A$10,260.43
CHF 5,515.94
MX$124,618.94
NOK 69,696.56
SEK 63,812.38
DKK 44,327.86
About the Item
Handwoven in all silk and originating circa 1880-1890, this 4x6 textile is an exceptionally rare late 19th-century work. It stands as a pinnacle of Persian craftsmanship, uniquely distinguished from other Yazd works of the period by its pure silk construction and its remarkably modern, minimalist aesthetic.
On the Design:
This antique Yazd textile presents a hauntingly beautiful, minimalist meditation on the “Tree of Life,” centered by a monumental cypress tree motif that seems to vibrate against its earthen ground. The cypress—a sacred sentinel of eternal life—is rendered with a bold, graphic soul, its edges softened by the ethereal, feathered linework of the Ikat style. This technique creates a shimmering, "bleeding" effect at the margins of the design, evocative of a memory surfacing through the passage of time.
The composition is a poetic study in balance: the fiery, sun-drenched red of the central tree commands a powerful verticality, while the flanking borders offer a rhythmic, shimmering symmetry in charcoal and silver-grey. Unlike the ornate, dense florals typically born of the Yazd looms, this piece embraces negative space and elemental forms, allowing the natural luster of the silk to provide a luminous, painterly depth. It is a rare marriage of spiritual symbolism and sophisticated restraint—a labor of love that translates the grandeur of the Persian landscape into a quiet, sophisticated masterpiece of textile art.
Condition:
This antique Persian rug further enjoys very good condition for its age and origin—intended for wall-hanging purposes as a tapestry only.
- Dimensions:Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Length: 72 in (182.88 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Silk,Hand-Knotted
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Long Island City, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 357891stDibs: LU4551148191422
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