Old Persian Rug from Ardabil
【Item Name】 Old Ardabil
【Size】 293×197cm
【Material】 Wool
【Origin】 Iran
【Color】 Reddish beige
【Product Number】 3192
This is a Persian hand-knotted rug woven around the 1970s, from
Ardabil, Iran.
This old Ardabil Persian rug, measuring 293×197cm, boasts a calm elegance and intricate weaving.
It features a beautiful composition with delicate floral motifs scattered throughout, centered by a large medallion. Intricate botanical patterns extend around the medallion, and even the borders are carefully woven with fine ornamentation. Small, repetitive patterns reminiscent of the traditional Mahi pattern spread across the entire rug, revealing new expressions the more you look at it.
History of Ardabil Rugs
Ardabil, located in northwestern Iran, has a long-standing connection to rug culture. Especially during the Safavid dynasty, it became known as one of the important production centers for Persian rugs, and the sophisticated rug-making incorporating intricate botanical motifs and medallions flourished.
"Mahi" means "fish" in Persian, and in rugs, small fish-like patterns are repeatedly depicted among flowers and vines. It is a traditional motif that has been popular in Persian rugs for a long time, with various expressions seen depending on the region and artisan.
This rug also features a design that reflects the traditional pattern composition inherited in the Ardabil region. By weaving intricate patterns across the entire surface, it appears delicate up close and like a cohesive, beautiful painting from a distance.
With a solid size of approximately 293×197cm, the calm texture unique to old rugs is also appealing. You can feel a warmth that cannot be expressed by machine weaving, including the slight irregularities and differences in expression unique to hand-knotted pieces.
This old Ardabil rug condenses the long history of Persian rug tradition and the craftsmanship of artisans into a single piece. It is a piece that we highly recommend to those looking for traditional Persian rugs, vintage rugs, or oriental rugs.
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