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1920's Persian Lilihan Rug with Traditional Style

$2,000
$2,50020% Off
£1,545.35
£1,931.6820% Off
€1,786.57
€2,233.2120% Off
CA$2,826.14
CA$3,532.6820% Off
A$3,169.71
A$3,962.1420% Off
CHF 1,659.93
CHF 2,074.9120% Off
MX$38,515.06
MX$48,143.8220% Off
NOK 21,078.30
NOK 26,347.8820% Off
SEK 19,983.71
SEK 24,979.6420% Off
DKK 13,335.79
DKK 16,669.7320% Off

About the Item

76857 Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, 03’07 x 05’00. Woven in the heart of Iran’s Arak province during the early 20th century, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Lilihan rug is a magnificent testament to the grandeur of the Sarouk design tradition. Enveloped in a deep navy blue field—a color once reserved for royalty—this masterpiece pulses with rich floral scrollwork that blossoms in every direction. From its heart radiates a lush, mirrored garden of stylized peonies, lotus blossoms, and serrated palmettes, their forms intricately layered in crimson, rose, gold, and sapphire. The rug’s poetic asymmetry is balanced by an unmistakable rhythm—each motif placed not merely for decoration, but to evoke paradise. This exceptional textile was woven not merely for utility but as a precious work of art—a visual prayer cast in wool. The navy field serves as a velvet night sky in which each botanical flourish glows like a celestial body, carefully outlined with delicate abrash and softened over time. Surrounding the central field, a series of floral meander borders unfolds like a frame of gilded illumination—each band brimming with stylized blossoms, scrolling vines, and rhythmic arabesques that mirror the eternal return of nature. These ornate borders not only ground the composition but elevate it, establishing a visual threshold between worldly elegance and the divine. True Lilihan rugs like this one represent a one-of-a-kind synthesis of Persian artistry and European sensibility. Woven during a time when Western demand for Persian rugs was at its zenith, this rug embodies an era of exquisite export craftsmanship. Its tightly knotted weave and lustrous wool pile offer durability without sacrificing delicacy. This rug is a signature example of a bygone era—crafted by artisans whose mastery was passed through generations, and whose work carries the symbolic value of both cultural continuity and refined aesthetics. Ideal for a collector with a taste for heritage and heirloom quality, this extraordinary masterpiece lends an air of softly structured sophistication to any space it inhabits. Whether gracing the floors of a Manhattan brownstone, a curated gallery in Paris, or a luxury adobe estate in Santa Fe, it is not merely a furnishing—it is an experience. A rare survivor of a golden age of Persian weaving, it invites admiration, inspires reverence, and affirms the value of artistry tied to place, history, and spirit. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Persia (Iran). Measures: 03'07 x 05'00. Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Length: 60 in (152.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Sarouk Farahan (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 76857 Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, 03'07 x 05'001stDibs: LU942910092791

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