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Late 19th Century Persian Yazd Carpet with Traditional Style

$23,940
£18,232.91
€21,016.09
CA$33,491.90
A$37,642.68
CHF 19,603.31
MX$457,828.08
NOK 250,848.42
SEK 237,878.23
DKK 156,850.25
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73956 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Yazd Rug, 11'02 x 15'09. Woven in the resplendent city of Yazd—a cradle of Persian art, poetry, and refined architecture—this magnificent Late 19th Century antique Persian Yazd rug is a one-of-a-kind masterclass in textile opulence and spiritual geometry. Conceived during a period when rug-making was not merely a craft but a sacred tradition, this hand-knotted wool treasure is imbued with a sense of regal calm and inherited wisdom. Its grand, palace-scale proportions and subdued color palette reflect a sophistication born of both restraint and grandeur. A delicate antique wash has softened the once-bold hues into tones of pale gold, celestial blue, and moonlit ivory, transforming this rug into a luminous relic whose every detail glows with quiet prestige. At the core of the design lies a majestic floral medallion, unfurling like an imperial blossom across the softly patinated field. Tendrils of arabesques, lotus vines, and Shah Abbasi palmettes spiral outward in a meditative rhythm, forming a tableau of balance and botanical abundance. Each signature motif—rendered with near-mathematical precision—speaks to the ideals of Persian garden design, where nature is not only admired but arranged in eternal harmony. The formal corner spandrels mirror the medallion’s splendor, creating a visual enclosure of symmetry and sanctity. These softly structured features, hallmarks of Yazd’s golden age of rug production, evoke the tiled domes and rose-scented courtyards of the city’s architectural heritage. The exclusive border, with its curvilinear vine scrolls and cartouche motifs, forms an extraordinary frame that amplifies the inner field’s serenity. Its labyrinthine design flows like illuminated script across parchment, invoking the poetic spirit of a culture where art, language, and craftsmanship converged. The gentle abrash that graces the surface—those delicate tonal shifts born from natural dye variations—introduces a painterly nuance that no modern replication can emulate. The wool itself, hand-spun and naturally dyed, carries the tactile richness of age; its surface now softened by generations of admiration, footfall, and light. Every precious knot is a testament to the patience and virtuosity of the weaver, whose quiet genius is immortalized in warp and weft. To possess this exquisite work of art is to own a portal into Persia’s most celebrated aesthetic traditions—a symbol of cultivated taste and cross-generational legacy. Ideal for a collector, curator, or designer with an eye for the sublime, it serves as both a luxurious furnishing and a sacred narrative. More than a rug, it is a preservation of soul and story, a living artwork that confers depth and grace upon any space it inhabits. In an age hungry for authenticity, this rare Yazd carpet offers something truly priceless: the prestige of heritage, the romance of history, and the enduring elegance of Persian art at its most sublime. Rendered in variegated shades golden tan, royal blue, sand, sky blue, ecru, navy blue, and camel with other accent colors. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Antique Wash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 11'02 x 15'09. Pile Height: 0.11 of an inch. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 134 in (340.36 cm)Length: 189 in (480.06 cm)
  • Style:
    Kashan (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Antique Wash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 73956 Antique Persian Yazd Rug, 11'02 x 15'091stDibs: LU942932219192

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