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Red Karabagh Wool Hand Knotted Rug 4 ft x 8 ft, Pictorial Lion Heritage
$12,000
£9,066.67
€10,395.35
CA$16,747.38
A$18,222.42
CHF 9,648.55
MX$219,228.19
NOK 122,515.06
SEK 112,092.70
DKK 77,667.70
About the Item
Technical Overview
This antique Persian pictorial rug dates to the late 19th century and reflects a distinctive folk-weaving tradition emphasizing narrative imagery. Hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation, it is constructed with a medium knot density of approximately 100–150 KPSI and a pile height of about 6 mm. The rug is woven in a standard rectangular format suitable for room-size placement rather than heavy circulation. Its materials and structure indicate an original domestic weaving intended for display and storytelling as much as for use, placing it firmly within a luxury collector category.
Design Analysis
The composition is pictorial, dominated by a single large animal figure set within an open field, rather than a medallion or repeating allover pattern. The field is asymmetrical and directional, with the figure oriented toward one end, while the surrounding border maintains a more balanced, near-symmetrical structure. Floral motifs and corner elements frame the central scene, providing contrast and visual containment. The palette is bold and expressive: deep crimson red, denim and navy blues, golden ochre, camel brown, rose, and deep green. Strong contrast between the saturated red border and the multicolored field heightens the narrative focus.
Weave and Performance
Moderate warp depression and a cotton foundation provide structural stability, while the wool pile offers a balanced hand and moderate resilience. The rug is best suited to low or medium traffic areas, where its pictorial imagery can be appreciated without excessive wear. Its construction supports occasional foot traffic in living rooms, libraries, bedrooms, or gallery-style entries where shoes are removed.
Professional Application
For designers and collectors, this rug functions as a statement piece or focal artwork rather than a background textile. It pairs well with restrained interiors, neutral furnishings, and curated settings where its imagery can stand apart. The scale allows it to anchor seating areas or be showcased in formal sitting rooms, studies, or private collections. As a rare pictorial antique, it also offers strong long-term value retention and collector appeal.
Condition
Care
The rug is in very good antique condition, with even wear consistent with age and no visible stains, color run, moth damage, or structural repairs noted. Original knotted fringe remains intact at both ends, and the selvedges are stable and well preserved. Professional cleaning with dye testing is recommended, using low-moisture methods and avoiding high-alkaline products, in line with 1stDibs expectations for collectible antique rugs.
- Dimensions:Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Length: 91 in (231.14 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1870
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- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 760421stDibs: LU4737148113022
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