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Ivory Modern Persian Flat Weave Rug 60096

Size: 9 ft 2 in x 10 ft (2.79 m x 3.05 m)

Beautiful Soft and Decorative Modern Persian Flat Weave Area Rug With Pastel Colors, Country of Origin: Modern Persian / Circa Date: Modern – Very few rugs capture the spirit of modern Persian carpet design quite like this one. Stylistically, modern Persian rugs champion focusing on a few aesthetic elements that blend well with design trends like minimalism. The first of these elements is the use of lines. In the majority of modern Persian carpets, there is consistent incorporation of lines to create a structure within the rug. Often, they’ll appear in a set pattern. For example, in this rug, there are six repeating instances of two brown lines next to each other. This subtle pattern gives the rug a sense of continuity for the viewer and directs their eyes up and down the entire design.

One interesting feature of these otherwise traditional lines is that they are not straight. Instead, they have a small wave to them, which adds to the optical engagement when people look at the rug. This addition does not merely make the rug unique but brings a bit of flexibility to a design that otherwise would consist only of straight, rigid lines.

A few other things must be mentioned about this flat weave rug. Most importantly, the lines it displays are relatively thin. Rather than using bold, thick lines, the designers intentionally chose to make them quite small. Combined with the extraordinarily light color scheme, these thin lines give the carpet a soft, inviting quality. It is not a brash decor choice, but a charming and classic option that works in both formal and informal settings.

As has already been emphasized, this contemporary rug complements many different environments. It would look amazing in both your childhood home and a city apartment because it has a universal appeal. Yet another benefit this rug has is its extremely significant origins. Ancient Persian rugs were the artistic pride and joy of the Persian Empire, which is now modern Iran. These carpets brought a lot of trade and prestige to Persia. Over time, this influence clearly has not stopped. Today, vintage and modern adaptations of Persian rugs are incredibly popular. Few other rugs can instantly bring such a historically impactful ancestry.

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