61538 Antique Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 04'07 x 11'09.
Behold a rare masterpiece that transcends its textile form — a hand-knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz pictorial rug, exquisitely woven to immortalize the timeless tragedy of Khosrow and Shirin. A poetic tale whispered through warp and weft, this rug is not merely a floor covering, but a woven epic — one that captures the grandeur, heartbreak, and humanity of Persian romance at its most exalted. Within its pictorial narrative lies a saga of passion and betrayal, rendered in navy blue, soft red, and creamy beige, echoing the brushstrokes of a royal miniature painting.
The visual storytelling unfolds in sequential vignettes, each figure depicted with stylized grace and expressive subtlety. You’ll find King Khosrow and Queen Shirin portrayed in symmetrical courtly poise — seated amidst pastoral motifs and flanked by architectural elements and tree of life emblems that symbolize their fated connection between heaven and earth. These human figures are not merely decorative — they are sacred avatars of love and longing, bridging the realms of Persian myth, literature, and memory. Every geometric abstraction breathes with narrative intention, as the rug itself becomes a manuscript of lost desire.
The design is framed by a majestic tribal border, where stylized birds, flowers, and protective amulets nod to the nomadic spirit of Shiraz weavers. These border motifs — stars for spiritual guidance, birds for devotion, blossoms for youth and hope — are rich in symbolism and steeped in belief. The rug’s irregular lines and asymmetrical charm further authenticate its tribal origin, honoring a centuries-old tradition of storytelling through loom and dye. Subtle abrash variations animate the surface like the patina of age on an illuminated manuscript, lending this piece a rare, curated aura of lived history.
For the discerning collector or visionary interior designer, this antique Persian Shiraz rug is a rarefied treasure — one that offers more than visual allure. It offers a narrative, a soul, a whisper from the classical past. It is a piece to be revered, preserved, and passed on — a testament to the enduring power of art to transform thread into myth, and space into story. A true heirloom, this rug does not simply decorate a home; it dignifies it.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 04'07 x 11'09.
- Pile Height: 0.33 of an inch.
- Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
