76502 Vintage Persian Najafabad Rug with Joshegan Design, 10'05 x 14'06.
In a world where most Najafabad rugs follow the rhythmic swirl of curvilinear florals, this breathtaking vintage Persian masterpiece dares to be different — and in doing so, ascends into the realm of the truly extraordinary. Hand-knotted from fine wool in the heart of Iran, this regal piece departs from its lineage to embrace the iconic Joshegan design — a geometry-laced tribute to ancient symbolism, woven with the patience of a poet and the vision of a cartographer of dreams.
A scalloped oval medallion anchors the composition, adorned with weeping willow trees—timeless emblems of mourning, memory, and resilience—flanked by pointed lobes and floral pendants that echo classical Safavid motifs. The field blossoms with hypnotic symmetry: compartmentalized lozenges layered like tessellated secrets, each one hosting a delicate universe of millefleurs, Tree of Life silhouettes, rosettes, blossoms, and sacred symbols. This is a rug that doesn't just decorate — it dialogues. It tells a story of paradise gardens, spiritual cycles, and the architecture of divine order.
The corner spandrels bloom with willows once more, each flanked by cross-floral medallions — a reverent nod to Persian cosmology and sacred nature. Surrounding it all is a rare millefleur vase border, symbolizing bounty and everlasting life, cradled by rectilinear guard bands of floral meanders and stylized stars. The palette — a French Country dream in soft indigo, parchment, faded sepia, and moonlit ivory — evokes aged palatial frescoes and sun-faded Provençal linens. It's opulence made quiet, and luxury made poetic.
This exquisite work of art is more than rare — it’s nearly singular. A collector’s rug of this caliber — with its fusion of regional tradition, deep symbology, and architectural precision — rarely appears outside private collections. Hand-knotted not only as a visual masterpiece but also as a vessel of cultural preservation, this Najafabad rug supports the legacy of Iranian artisans who continue to pass down sacred knowledge through loom and thread. For the patron of timeless design, this is not merely a furnishing — it is an inheritance. A woven testament to soul, scarcity, and enduring beauty.
- Rendered in variegated shades of tan, navy blue, sand, ink blue, ecru, royal blue, champagne, robin's egg blue, khaki, cerulean, almond, sky blue, brown, taupe, glaucous, mushroom, and coffee with other accent colors.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 10'05 x 14'06.
- Date: 1930's. Early 20th Century.
