79311 Vintage Persian Qum Rug, 04'05 x 07'00.
The Song of Eternity: A Vintage Persian Qum Masterpiece of of Paradisal Elegance
Emanating regal refinement and artistic mastery, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Qum rug stands as a testament to one of Persia’s most illustrious weaving traditions. Anchored by a dramatic cusped lozenge medallion with scalloped edges, the composition unfurls with delicate precision across an ivory field, its luminosity serving as a canvas for a breathtaking tapestry of life and symbolism. Each knot, hand-tied by Qum’s renowned artisans, speaks to exclusivity—an heirloom woven not for the masses but for connoisseurs who value heritage, status, and refinement.
The field blossoms into a veritable paradise garden, where stylized florals and fauna coexist in symphonic harmony. Roses, hyacinths, lotuses, tulips, and peonies unfurl alongside star flowers and palmettes, each imbued with symbolic depth: the lotus for purity, the tulip for prosperity, the rose for eternal love. Interlaced among them flutter butterflies, birds, parrots, and paradise birds, their presence a lyrical celebration of freedom, rebirth, and divine joy. The central medallion, lush with geometry and color, anchors this flourishing design with balance and grace, encapsulating the Persian ideal of order emerging from nature’s abundance.
The striking red corner spandrels, alive with blooming florals, foliage, and lively birds, create a dynamic contrast that enhances the rug’s radiance. Enclosing the composition, a sumptuous floral border set against a deep navy ground frames the central field with stately elegance, while ivory carnation meander guard borders lend an added layer of refinement. These architectural flourishes do more than contain the design—they elevate it, affirming the rug’s pedigree and distinguishing it as a piece worthy of elite interiors.
To own such a rug is to possess not only a woven masterpiece but also a fragment of cultural immortality. Persian Qum rugs are celebrated for their scarcity, precision, and spiritual resonance—cherished symbols of legacy and artistry. This piece, with its profusion of flora and avian motifs, embodies paradise itself, a visual hymn to beauty, harmony, and the human spirit’s highest aspirations. As a collector’s jewel, it offers more than luxury—it offers status, symbolic richness, and the quiet power of heritage woven into every thread.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 04'05 x 07'00.
- Pile Height: 0.32 of an inch.
- Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
- This listing is for item and it has a matching piece: 5 x 7 Vintage Ivory Persian Qum Rug 79312.
