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The Nomad Ledger: An Antique Persian Bibikabad Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
$14,700
£11,111.50
€12,745.35
CA$20,492.40
A$22,307.65
CHF 11,840.91
MX$268,409.09
NOK 150,040.46
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DKK 95,181.51
About the Item
78523 Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug Runner, 02'07 x 20'02. Full of intimate detail and nomadic spirit, this hand knotted wool Persian Bibikabad runner embodies the quiet authority of tribal artistry. Created for long interior passages, its elongated format allows the composition to unfold like a visual chronicle—measured, deliberate, and deeply personal. Pieces of this nature were never decorative alone; they were woven expressions of identity, memory, and movement, preserved today as rare cultural artifacts.
The exceptional field is animated by an allover arrangement of ambiguous motifs and ancestral symbols, each form resisting literal interpretation while inviting contemplation. This layered abstraction is a hallmark of tribal weaving, where meaning is encoded rather than explained. The subtle abrash across the surface enhances this sense of age and authenticity, revealing a lived-in beauty that cannot be manufactured or repeated.
What distinguishes this exquisite work of art is its balance between spontaneity and structure. While the interior remains expressive and intuitive, the Classic Shekeri main border provides composure and definition. This framing element anchors the exclusive design, creating visual order without diminishing the vitality of the motifs within—a dialogue between freedom and restraint that defines the finest nomadic works.
Collected today by those who value rarity over replication, this extraordinary masterpiece offers more than visual appeal—it offers presence. It carries the prestige of an object made without compromise, woven slowly by hand, and intended to endure. In a refined interior, it becomes a statement of discernment: understated, scholarly, and unmistakably one of a kind.
Perfect for a hallway, long entry or foyer, corridor, grand parlor, home office, private library, small space, reading nook, den, walk-in closet, alcove, mudroom, drawing room, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, theater room, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio, sitting room, or sunroom. It would also make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room or behind the sofa table in the living room.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 02'07 x 20'02.
Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Length: 242 in (614.68 cm)
- Style:Malayer (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.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78523 Antique Persian Bibikabad Runner, 02 07 x 20 021stDibs: LU942933860162
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