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

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76386 Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim Rug, 06'01 x 06'10. From the verdant slopes of Iran’s northern provinces, where forests hum with moisture and mist, this handwoven wool vintage Persian Mazandaran kilim emerges as a quiet meditation in form and fiber. Striking in its restraint, the composition centers around three vertical panels in a tonal dialogue of chestnut, ochre, and earth, framed with luminous bands of undyed wool—cool ivory fields that act like windows drawing light inward. Here, the loom becomes a language of subtle tension: between dark and light, enclosure and openness, repetition and stillness. The rug speaks not of narrative, but of atmosphere—woven silence rendered tactile. This Mazandaran kilim follows the age-old practice of panel weaving, whereby narrow strips are individually crafted on modest looms and later hand-stitched into unity. The verticality of the center is softened by the glowing horizontality of the end borders, creating a balance between axial energy and architectural calm. The lines where panels meet are not concealed—they are cherished, given space to breathe like brushstrokes on canvas. Each panel hums with abrash, that sacred irregularity born of hand-dyed wool, where sunlight and shadow ripple across the surface as if in conversation with the passing day. A product of rooted domestic tradition rather than outward-facing display, this kilim was likely woven as part of a dowry or intended for everyday intimacy—floor covering, bedding, or layered warmth in a timbered home. And yet, in its aesthetic, it echoes a broader design philosophy, one that aligns with the minimalist ideograms of contemporary architecture and textile abstraction. Like the textile works of Anni Albers or the paintings of Donald Judd, it finds power in repetition, tactility, and elemental structure. It is an artwork of understatement—crafted not to impress, but to endure. Today, this Mazandaran kilim transcends its origin to become a piece of visual architecture. It pairs beautifully with Japandi interiors, rustic modern spaces, or wabi-sabi sanctuaries where light, shadow, and materiality are honored in equal measure. Its neutral palette—warm browns and pale sand—grounds the room, while its geometry lends rhythm to the floor. More than a rug, it is a woven presence—humble, elegant, and imbued with the spirit of slowness. A quiet geometry born of forest, wool, and time. Rendered in variegated shades of brown, camel, tan, ecru, coffee, and sand with other neutral accent colors. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 06'01 x 06'10. Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)Length: 82 in (208.28 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.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 76386 Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim Rug, 06'01 x 06'101stDibs: LU942920521842

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