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The Crimson Nomad: A Vintage Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Mythic Symbolism
$4,060
£3,096.83
€3,534.10
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About the Item
61481 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'04 x 10'00. This exceptional vintage Persian Shiraz rug is a commanding expression of nomadic intelligence and ancestral memory, hand knotted in precious wool by tribal weavers whose designs were never decorative alone, but deeply intentional. Rooted in the ancient weaving traditions of southern Iran, this piece carries the unmistakable authority of Shiraz craftsmanship—bold, symbolic, and unapologetically powerful. It is a rug made not for passing trends, but for collectors who value provenance, authenticity, and cultural gravity.
The exclusive composition unfolds across a glowing red field, anchored by a vertical procession of three stepped lozenge medallions—architectural in presence, almost talismanic in effect. These medallions act as spiritual waypoints, linking earth and sky, past and future. Within and around them emerge esoteric tribal symbols: birds and peacocks as guardians of paradise, Goz eye motifs warding off harm, pinwheels and rosettes suggesting cosmic movement, and the iconic “hands-on-hips” (Elibelinde) forms evoking fertility, protection, and feminine strength.
The corner spandrels are especially dramatic, extending inward along the sides in serrated, ziggurat-like mounds that echo ancient Mesopotamian architecture. These stepped forms create a powerful sense of ascent and containment, framing the field with rhythmic tension. Flowers, serrated leaves, and enigmatic glyphs are woven with deliberate irregularity—each variation a signature of the hand that made it, each asymmetry a reminder that true luxury is never mechanical.
Encasing this exquisite work of art is a richly colored blue botanical border, flanked by inner and outer running-water guard bands—ancient symbols of continuity, life force, and protection. Time has softened the palette into a cultivated patina, lending the rug a soulful elegance that only decades of living can impart. Rare, expressive, and deeply symbolic, this Shiraz rug is not merely a furnishing—it is a statement of discernment, a collector’s piece meant to anchor interiors that value story, depth, and unmistakable presence.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 05'04 x 10'00.
Pile Height: 0.40 of an inch.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 64 in (162.56 cm)Length: 120 in (304.8 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61481 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 05 04 x 10 001stDibs: LU942948005482
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