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The Celestial Damask: A Vintage Persian Mood Masterpiece of Gilded Elegance
$8,260
£6,301.98
€7,206.69
CA$11,640.10
A$12,692.29
CHF 6,735.67
MX$153,445.63
NOK 85,244.78
SEK 78,138.70
DKK 53,826.54
About the Item
61380 Vintage Blue Persian Mood Rug, 09'06 x 12'11. Step into a world where Old World refinement meets the rarefied glamor of Persian textile artistry. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mood rug is the sort of treasure that seasoned collectors quietly covet—a precious heirloom steeped in history, softened by an impeccable antique wash, and animated by a design language reminiscent of the most opulent Renaissance damask fabrics. Its field is a garden of symbolism: lotus blossoms that speak of rebirth, peonies that whisper of power and aristocratic beauty, and delicate spring flowers that evoke youth, renewal, and joy. Each signature motif unfolds like a painterly flourish, creating an atmosphere that feels both regal and deeply poetic.
Move closer, and the artistry only becomes more intoxicating. Rosettes bloom with sculptural precision, their layered geometry echoing celestial wheels, while sickle leaves—symbols of life’s enduring vitality—spiral in graceful counterpoint. Acanthus swags and rinceaux scrollwork weave themselves through the composition, grounding the piece in a lineage of cross-cultural aesthetics that traveled along old trade routes and found new life in Persia’s most revered weaving workshops. The result is a softly structured surface that feels alive with movement—ornamentation that never overwhelms, but instead reveals itself slowly, rewarding the eye with each revisit.
The exclusive palette, drifting between soft blues, parchment neutrals, and time-kissed golds, carries the quiet majesty of antique frescoes. Its distressed patina isn’t merely beautiful—it’s aspirational. This is the sort of mellow, refined aging that luxury designers chase when crafting rooms meant to feel collected, curated, and impossibly serene. In grand salons, refined libraries, boutique hospitality settings, or serene contemporary interiors, this rug becomes an anchor of elegance—a textile that transforms a space from merely well-designed to meaningfully lived-in.
Framed with an ornate floral border flanked by cartouche guard bands and carnation meander motifs, the rug’s perimeter acts like the gilded molding of a palace ceiling—elevating and containing the lavish artistry within. This is an exquisite work of art designed for those who appreciate rarity not as a trend, but as a legacy. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece that speaks softly yet carries the full weight of centuries of weaving tradition, offering its next owner not just beauty, but status, history, and enduring cultural prestige.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash. Antique Wash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 09'06 x 12'11.
Pile Height: 0.17 of an inch.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 114 in (289.56 cm)Length: 156 in (396.24 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61380 Vintage Blue Persian Mood Rug, 09 06 x 12 111stDibs: LU942943386432
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