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1960's Earth-Tone Persian Mazandaran Kilim Carpet with Modern Style

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76384 Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim Rug, 09'10 x 10'00. Woven beneath the rain-heavy skies of northern Iran, this vintage Persian Mazandaran kilim distills the poetry of light and shadow into a masterwork of spatial harmony. A luminous field of creamy-beige, articulated by rhythmic horizontal brown bands, evokes the pulse of sunlight filtering through the slats of a village window—each stripe a quiet breath of architecture and atmosphere. Encased within a wide earthen border of warm brown, the composition feels grounded yet open, deliberate yet free—echoing the balance between enclosure and vastness, so central to the landscape and soul of Mazandaran. Composed of narrow handwoven strips meticulously stitched together, the grid-like inner pattern reveals itself slowly, like the logic of a well-worn song. Each panel bears the irregularities of handspun wool and vegetal dye—slight variations that enliven the repetition with warmth and intimacy. The dark border acts as a visual frame, anchoring the luminous grid in the earthy tones of the forest floor. There’s a structural honesty to this piece, a transparency of process and purpose that elevates its simplicity into a form of spiritual design—resonant with the quiet precision of Anni Albers or the stripped-down rhythm of Agnes Martin. Unlike the florid excesses found in other weaving traditions, the Mazandaran kilim honors the sacred in the elemental. This piece, in particular, seems to transcend ornamentation, embracing the power of open space and repetition to convey mood rather than motif. The horizontal bars whisper of the measured pace of life in the northern provinces—of the slow unfolding of time marked by prayer, harvest, and winter fog. It is both utilitarian and contemplative, serving as floor covering, bedding, or ceremonial textile, while holding within its weave the rhythm of the domestic and the divine. In today’s context, this kilim is a bridge between past and present—an organic modernist grid rendered in wool and wisdom. It feels at home in both rustic retreats and modernist interiors, effortlessly complementing Japandi, Bauhaus, and minimalist design. Its neutral palette of beige and brown offers a gentle counterpoint to metal, stone, or wood, while its geometry creates a sense of architectural calm. More than a rug, this Mazandaran textile is a woven sanctuary—a meditation in motion, grounded in heritage, and elevated through its sublime simplicity. Rendered in variegated shades of beige, almond, brown, tan, camel, ecru, sand, chamois, and khaki with other neutral accent colors. Kilim panels stitched together. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 09'10 x 10'00. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 118 in (299.72 cm)Length: 120 in (304.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 76384 Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim Rug, 09'10 x 10'001stDibs: LU942922264602

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