Fine Weave Large Size Antique Brown and Blue Floral Persian Khorassan Rug 41986

Brown and Blue Large Size Antique Persian Khorassan, late nineteenth century – This stately, majestic antique rug — an antique Khorassan piece made in Persia toward the end of the nineteenth century — is a gorgeous rug that typifies the luxurious aesthetic so important in the Khorassan rug-making tradition. Cypress trees, bejeweled vases, and delicate vine sprays unfold harmoniously across the golden sand field of this luxuriant antique Khorassan. The rich detail evident in the various palmettes and cloud bands impart a classical Persian elegance to the design, as does the poised symmetry of the overall composition. The somewhat diminutive palmette border on the deep blue ground adds the perfect framing touch while retaining the gentle classic rhythms of the field. This Khorassan represents a grand achievement in antique Persian rug making, and is as gorgeous to behold today as it was when it was originally made, well over one hundred years ago.