Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug with Hunting Scene in Teal and Coral, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage – Mounted hunters, running animals, and a mountainous landscape transform this vintage Persian silk Qum rug into an intricate woven narrative. A deep teal field sets off figures in ivory, coral, rose and warm brown, while a richly ornamented coral-red border frames the scene.
Horsemen move across the field in varied poses, their raised arms, flowing garments and spirited horses conveying the excitement of the hunt. Deer and other animals scatter among flowering plants and small trees. Above them, rugged mountains rise beneath a pale sky, with a procession of figures following a winding path. Near the lower edge, a tent and resting figures introduce a quieter episode, giving the composition the breadth of a miniature painting.
The border continues the storytelling. Shaped ivory cartouches enclose small animal and figural scenes, alternating amid delicate floral vines. Narrow ivory guard borders provide a lighter frame, separating the pictorial field from the surrounding ornament. An inscription cartouche appears at the upper edge, adding another detail for close examination.
The hunting scene belongs to a longstanding tradition in Persian art. Hunting was a favored royal pursuit, and its imagery appeared in illustrated manuscripts, luxurious textiles, and carpets. During the Safavid period, animal and hunting compositions became an important part of Persian carpet design. This vintage weaving interprets that historical subject through a detailed pictorial arrangement rather than a conventional floral medallion.
Qum Style Rugs and Furnishing Interiors
Among Qum rugs, this piece stands out for its narrative detail. The silk gives the colors a luminous quality, while the contrasting teal and coral palette helps distinguish the many figures, animals and botanical elements.
Measuring 6 feet 6 inches by 10 feet, the rug would bring a strong focal point to a library, study or intimate sitting room. It also lends itself to consideration as a wall display, where the landscape and individual scenes can be appreciated as a complete composition.
For collectors drawn to the storytelling possibilities of Persian rugs, this silk Qum offers both decorative richness and a connection to an enduring artistic theme. It is a distinctive selection from Nazmiyal’s vintage rug collection, with details that reward repeated viewing.
