61437 Vintage Persian Najafabad Pictorial Rug, 09'08 x 13'02.
The Epic of Persepolis: A Vintage Persian Najafabad Masterpiece of Myth and Majesty
From the heart of Persia’s golden artistic lineage emerges this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Najafabad pictorial rug, a transcendent work of woven storytelling that captures the majesty of an empire and the soul of a civilization. Inspired by the splendor of Persepolis, this rare creation unfolds like a royal manuscript rendered in wool—each knot an act of devotion, each motif a verse of history. It is not merely a rug, but a visual symphony of kings, poets, and philosophers, composed for the cultivated few who recognize that true luxury lies in meaning as much as in beauty. Its presence transforms any space into an enclave of refinement—an echo of courtly grace and Persian timelessness.
At its core, the composition reveals an enthralling world of royal processions and mythic symbolism. Sultans and noble riders command the scene with poise and grandeur, embodying the dignity of ancient dynasties. Around them, majestic lions, swift gazelles, and noble horses animate the field with life and movement, recalling the power and elegance of royal hunts. In the upper registers, the celestial phoenix, or Simurgh, soars amid stylized clouds, its outstretched wings embodying divine rebirth and the eternal fire of enlightenment. Each image flows into the next with painterly rhythm, creating a living tapestry of imperial might and metaphysical wonder.
In its lower panels, the narrative softens to reflect the pastoral beauty and spiritual introspection that define Persian thought. A dervish rests beneath a sacred tree, the image of contemplation; nearby, a villager milks a cow beside tranquil waters, a pastoral symbol of abundance and the harmony between humanity and nature. Rivers and lakes wind gently through this landscape, uniting heaven and earth in a poetic dialogue of movement and stillness. This seamless interplay of power and peace, of empire and Eden, mirrors the Persian worldview—a cosmos where art, life, and faith converge into a single, elevated ideal.
Encased within an exquisite architectural border, this exquisite work of art achieves the compositional equilibrium of a Persian garden. Bridges, terraces, and cypress-lined courtyards serve as portals between myth and reality, while delicate floral tracery lends rhythm and refinement to the scene. Every element—from the meandering vines to the symbolic birds—reinforces the theme of eternal continuity, where history becomes legend and craftsmanship becomes immortality.
This is not a textile—it is a cultural relic reborn, a treasure woven for connoisseurs who see in its intricate design a mirror of civilization’s finest achievements. To own this Najafabad rug is to inherit a fragment of Persian eternity, where artistry, philosophy, and empire coexist in exquisite harmony. It is a creation for the few who live not simply among beautiful things, but among the stories that shaped the world.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 09'08 x 13'02.
- Pile Height: 0.40 of an inch.
- Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
