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Echoes of the Plateau: An Antique Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
$3,500
£2,645.59
€3,034.61
CA$4,879.14
A$5,311.35
CHF 2,819.26
MX$63,906.93
NOK 35,723.92
SEK 32,733.21
DKK 22,662.26
About the Item
60897 One-of-a-kind Antique Persian Shiraz Rug, 03'11 x 05'02. A rare artifact of nomadic artistry, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz rug embodies a soulful dialogue between heritage and refinement. Woven by tribal hands whose craft carries the wisdom of centuries, it reveals a timeless geometry that feels both ancient and avant-garde. Its softened palette—dusty indigo, sandstone, ochre, and muted coral—evokes the landscape of southern Persia, where mountain light and desert wind converge in subtle harmony. Every thread bears the mark of human rhythm, transforming exclusive material into an object of cultivated grace.
The softly structured field, with its dual lozenge medallions, creates a visual cadence of balance and movement. Within their hooked outlines lies an echo of protection and prosperity—signature motifs deeply embedded in Persian tribal tradition. Surrounding these medallions, the ground blossoms with ambiguous tribal symbols that invite interpretation: perhaps stylized flora, perhaps celestial forms, each rendered in a language known only to the weaver. The relaxed texture, naturally patinated through time, lends this extraordinary masterpiece an authenticity that only age can bestow—luxury born not of perfection, but of soulful imperfection.
An exceptional border of enduring elegance frames the composition, featuring rhythmic tree motifs symbolic of life and continuity. Flanking this are meandering inner and outer guard bands, their geometric interplay guiding the eye around the field with quiet precision. These layered borders speak to the weaver’s mastery of proportion and design—a balance of strength and serenity that elevates the piece from craft to art.
For the collector or aesthete, this exquisite work of art is more than a rug—it is a relic of a vanishing world, where every precious knot told a story and every imperfection revealed a human touch. It bridges the raw authenticity of tribal weaving with the sophisticated sensibility of modern interiors, embodying the essence of understated prestige. Whether placed in a grand salon or a minimalist retreat, it resonates with a sense of history, artistry, and noble restraint—a true heirloom for the connoisseur who values rarity not as spectacle, but as soul.
Perfect for a living room, front room, dining room, private library, home office, study, studio, state room, bedroom, trophy room, man cave, drawing room, game room, billiards room, music room, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Italian, Mediterranean, Arts and Crafts, Craftsman, Bungalow, Spanish Renaissance, Cotswold Country, English Chintz, Gustavian, Swedish Farmhouse, Southern Living, London Proper, Rustic, Artisan, Industrial, Belgian, American Colonial, Traditional, English Cottage, Craftsman, Lodge, English, Old World, Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical, Contemporary, and Eclectic. From Saltillo and talavera to austere elegance and rustic sensibility, this antique Persian rug is the perfect complement to bucolic Mediterranean chateaus, Tuscan villas, Spanish Haciendas, and Italian farmhouses.
Rendered in variegated shades of blue, rust, cerulean, brick red, terra cotta, tan, sand, ecru, beige, sky blue, brown, and navy blue with other accent colors.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 03'11 x 05'02.
Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Length: 62 in (157.48 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1910-1919
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 60897 Distressed Antique Persian Shiraz Rug 03 11 x 05 021stDibs: LU942925052782
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