Product Description
Details
Collection: One-of-a-kind Zanjan Area Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 4' 11'' x 2' 11'' .
Size CM: 150 cm x 89 cm.
Colors: Crimson, Navy Blue, Turquoise, Orange, Burgundy, Cream, Ochre, Dark Red, Persian Blue, Rust Red.
Material: High-quality Natural Wool and Cotton.
Features: Hand-knotted craftsmanship, Unique designs and patterns (No duplicates), Has fringe.
Trust signals: 100% Authentic Handmade Persian Rug, Only one available.
Zanjan Persian Rugs
This captivating 4'11" x 2'11" semi-antique Zanjan Persian rug displays the masterful artistry of traditional Persian weavers, featuring vibrant crimson and navy blue hues interwoven with turquoise, orange, and burgundy accents that create a mesmerizing visual tapestry. The compact size makes it perfect for creating intimate focal points in entryways, beneath coffee tables, or as an accent piece in cozy reading nooks where its rich color palette can truly shine.
Zanjan, located in northwestern Persia, has been renowned for centuries as a center of exceptional rug weaving, where skilled artisans have passed down their craft through generations since the Safavid period. The city's strategic position along ancient trade routes allowed weavers to access the finest materials and develop distinctive techniques that blend traditional Persian motifs with regional influences, creating rugs that are both culturally significant and artistically sophisticated.
The Kheshti garden pattern adorning this rug represents the Persian concept of paradise on earth, with geometric compartments symbolizing the ordered beauty of celestial gardens, while the accompanying Herati motifs feature delicate fish and rosette designs that speak to abundance and prosperity. These interconnected patterns create a harmonious composition that reflects the Persian belief in the unity between earthly and divine realms, making each viewing reveal new layers of symbolic meaning.
The sophisticated color palette showcases the weaver's mastery of natural dyes, with deep crimson representing passion and vitality, navy blue symbolizing wisdom and protection, and turquoise evoking healing and spiritual growth, while touches of ochre, cream, and rust red add warmth and depth to the overall composition. This one-of-a-kind hand-knotted masterpiece elevates any space with its authentic Persian heritage and exceptional craftsmanship that speaks to generations of artistic tradition.
In contemporary interiors, this semi-antique treasure from Los Angeles Home of Rugs brings sophisticated elegance to modern living spaces, its compact dimensions making it ideal for layering with larger rugs or standing alone as a statement piece that bridges traditional Persian artistry with contemporary design sensibilities. The rug's 40-60 year patina adds character and authenticity that cannot be replicated, while the symmetrical Ghiordes knots ensure lasting durability and beauty for generations to come.
Specifications
Original name: Zanjan Rug.
Alternative name(s): Zanjan Carpet.
Origin: Zanjan.
Category: Village.
Common designs: Kheshti (Garden), Herati (Mahi), Geometric, Composite.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool.
Foundation material: Cotton.
Knot type: Symmetrical (Ghiordes).
Notes
At Los Angeles Home of Rugs, we are delighted to offer you a wide selection of authentic Persian rugs. We only stock hand knotted rugs that are not machine made, or handmade rugs through a variety of techniques, including hand-tufting, hand-hooking, or hand-weaving. This ensures that you receive a unique and high-quality product that will last for years to come. Read More
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