11 x 16 Antique Persian Yazd Rug 73339

73339 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Yazd Rug, 11'03 x 16'06.

Like a flourishing garden immortalized in wool, this Late 19th Century antique Persian Yazd rug reveals itself as a symphonic celebration of floral abundance and classical refinement. Each knot is a note in an ode to paradise—woven with extraordinary care, echoing the legacy of Yazd’s master artisans. The field unfurls in a mesmerizing tessellation of stylized vases brimming with delicate blossoms, a visual poem to nature’s bounty composed with regal precision. This garden design, with its measured repetition and subtle variety, evokes both the tranquility of an enclosed courtyard and the boundless imagination of Persian artistry.

The jewel-toned palette glows with quiet opulence—crimson and burgundy bleed into sapphire and powder blue, while glimmers of mint, apricot, and ivory lend a cooling grace to the visual warmth. Royal navy deepens the shadowed spaces, anchoring the design with solemnity and depth, while touches of warm brown provide an earthy whisper beneath the floral exuberance. Each hue shifts fluidly into the next, revealing a painterly hand behind every dyed fiber. There is no harshness here, only harmony—colors bending gently into one another like the petals of the very flowers they depict.

The borders encase this blooming composition with equal elegance, forming an ornamental frame that mirrors the field’s lyrical cadence. Alternating bands of sinuous floral vines, rosettes, and palmettes ripple outward in rhythmic succession, offering both containment and celebration of the lush interior scene. The transitions between colors in these guard bands are masterful, flowing effortlessly from dark to light, accentuating the interplay of contrast and cohesion. This framing adds an architectural presence to the otherwise organic field, grounding its ethereal energy in dignified form.

More than a floor covering, this antique Yazd palace rug is a woven reverie—an object of timeless grace that transcends its utilitarian roots. It bears the soul of its weaver and the poetry of its place of origin, quietly commanding attention through its elegance rather than ostentation. In grand interiors steeped in tradition or in eclectic spaces seeking a moment of historical resonance, this woven wonder brings a sense of regal stillness and enduring beauty—an heirloom from a bygone era that continues to bloom.

• Abrash. 
• Hand-knotted wool. 
• Made in Iran. 
• Measures: 11'03 x 16'06.
• Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.