





Antique Khorassan Area Rug (8' x 12')
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Dimensions: 8'6" x 12'2" (259 cm x 371 cm).
Circa: 1930.
This antique Khorassan rug, circa 1930, is a handmade, one-of-a-kind Persian carpet with an elegant all-over floral design rendered in softly faded blue and ivory tones. Its finely drawn border system, symmetrical composition, and intricate ornamental detailing give it the refined presence collectors seek in traditional hand-knotted rugs. The subdued palette and graceful age-softened character make it an ideal centerpiece for a living room, bedroom, or dining room.
Faded cool tones of ivory, sky blue, beige, taupe, slate, and camel, with a ivory field.
Khorasan (also Khorassan) is a vast region of northeastern Iran encompassing a number of important weaving centers, most notably Meshed (now Mashhad), the region's capital. Khorasan rugs share certain characteristics — double-wefted cotton foundations, asymmetric knotting, and elaborate curvilinear floral designs — while varying considerably in quality and palette from workshop to workshop.
The finest antique Khorasan carpets rival the great city workshops of central Persia in their technical achievement. Their palette tends toward rich reds, deep blues, and ivory, with medallion and all-over floral formats predominating. They are substantial, formal rugs suited to large rooms and traditional interiors.















































