The delicate floral design of this antique Persian Khorassan rug brings together the elements of earth and sky in exquisitely executed fine detail. This soft and zen like antique Persian rug was produced around the year 1910 and has held up beautifully to the test of time. The browns and blues are subdued and carry the sense of earthiness throughout the design of this softly colored antique rug.
The colors chosen for the antique Khorassan rug blend to create a sense of harmony and balance, relying on subtle shading, rather than high-contrast elements. This sense of balance is also seen in other aspects of design. For instance, the antique Persian Khorassan carpets features a wide, complex series of borders that take up a large space when compared to the field of the large size rug. This emphasizes the importance of the borders and the central field design equally.
The design features a central medallion in the form of the flower and formal pendants. It has formal corners, but they are not separated from the field using a different background color. This also helps to give the rug unity among all the design elements. The soft light blue color rug could be interpreted as a formal flower garden against a beautiful blue sky, or perhaps a reflecting pool within the garden. This soothing antique Khorassan Persian rug sparks the imagination and brings a piece of clam tranquility to the room.
This antique Khorassan rug is versatile enough to complement design schemes from traditional to modern. It is gentle to the eye, but also adds a sense of formality through its use of symmetrical design and balance of color. This beautiful antique Persian carpet has the ability to transform any space into a calming and beautiful sanctuary. It is the type of piece that will offer a break from the hustle and bustle for those who live in a busy metropolis such as Manhattan / New York City.
