61543 Vintage Persian Najafabad Rug, 09'08 x 13'04.
The Crimson Court: A Regal Persian Najafabad Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Behold the majestic grandeur of this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Najafabad rug—an heirloom of artistry and heritage reserved for the most discerning collector. At its heart radiates a mesmerizing eight-point star medallion, endlessly repeating in kaleidoscopic precision. This celestial nucleus is crowned with a band of ram’s horn motifs symbolizing strength and eternity, interwoven with lotus blossoms and floral vases that seem to unfurl into infinity, extending into the lush red field like an eternal garden of paradise. It is a composition that speaks of sovereignty and cosmology, designed not simply to decorate but to command reverence.
The red field unfolds as a living tapestry of Persian botany, its surface blooming with cypress trees of resilience, palmettes of divine order, and the exuberance of hyacinth, iris, peonies, tulips, rosettes, lilies, and lotus blossoms. Each floral form is not merely ornament but a symbol, an eternal dialogue between the natural and the divine—woven to evoke the sanctity of life and the timeless beauty of creation. This is a canvas in which the weaver’s hand becomes a poet’s pen, and every thread is a line of verse.
In each corner spandrel, the melancholy grace of weeping willows drapes across a field of stylized florals and foliage, offering a counterbalance to the radiant medallion. Their flowing branches soften the geometry, suggesting both reflection and renewal, while symbolizing mourning and hope intermingled. These vignettes of botanical elegance frame the rug’s central drama like painted margins of a Persian manuscript, reinforcing its narrative as a sanctuary of design.
The composition is majestically enclosed within a border of weeping willows and millefleur, a field of countless blossoms that weave an eternal garden. Flanked by double inner and outer floral meander guard bands, the border serves as a jeweled diadem, enhancing the regal splendor of the piece. This Najafabad is not simply a rug—it is a courtly estate underfoot, a bespoke expression of prestige that transforms any space into a salon of refinement. Owning such a creation is to inherit not only an object of beauty, but an artifact of legacy—an exclusive testament to Persian weaving’s grandeur, destined for those who understand the true measure of luxury.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 09'08 x 13'04.
- Pile Height: 0.33 of an inch.
- Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
