Large Quality Esfahan Rug

Large quality Esfahan Rug, Central Persia, Wool on Cotton Foundation. c. Mid 20th century. The red field with a central lobed ivory floral medallion enclosing a blue and red lozenge centred piece linked to mirrored ivory floral cartouches supported by meandering curvilinear scrolling vines issuing palmettes, flower heads and curled serrated leaves arcaded pale blue inner surround, within a blue border enclosing continuous scrolling vines issuing palmettes, flower heads and feather leaves.

Esfahan is an historically important centre for the production of decorative formal design rugs displaying floral patterns drawn in a curvilinear style based on a Persian city workshop tradition dating back to the early 17th Century. Esfahan is particularly well know for the production of technically finely knotted rugs. The pattern elements are highly detailed and invariably the vinery is drawn in an intense curvilinear style as is seen here. The colours are from a traditional Esfahan palette. The tones of which suggest that this rug was probably made between 1930 and 1960.

Dimensions: 244cm x 325cm // 8ft x 10ft

Condition: General age and signs of use, some fading to one corner and some very small patches of wear - please refer to the photos

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