Product Description
Details
Collection: One-of-a-kind Ardabil Area Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 9' 10'' x 3' 7'' .
Size CM: 300 cm x 110 cm.
Colors: Madder Red, Navy Blue, Cream, Burgundy, Rust Red, Ivory, Persian Blue, Terracotta, Ochre, Sage Green.
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.
Ardabil Persian Rugs
This exceptional semi antique Ardabil Persian rug measuring 9'10" x 3'7" showcases the distinctive Kheshti garden design that has defined Persian carpet weaving for generations, with its intricate geometric medallion harmoniously balanced against a luminous madder red field accented by navy blue, cream, burgundy, and rust red details. The narrow runner proportions make this piece ideal for hallways, galley kitchens, or as an elegant accent beneath console tables, where its rich terracotta, Persian blue, ochre, and sage green highlights can create visual warmth without overwhelming smaller spaces.
The historic city of Ardabil, nestled in the mountainous northwest of Persia near the Caspian Sea, has been renowned for its exceptional carpet weaving since the Safavid dynasty, when royal workshops produced some of the world's most celebrated rugs including the famous Ardabil Carpet now housed in London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Ardabil weavers developed their distinctive style through centuries of nomadic and settled traditions, combining the geometric precision of Caucasian influences with the refined elegance of Persian court designs, resulting in rugs that possess both structural integrity and artistic sophistication that has made them treasured by collectors worldwide.
The Kheshti or garden pattern displayed in this remarkable piece represents the Persian concept of paradise as an enclosed garden, with the central medallion symbolizing the fountain of life surrounded by geometric borders that evoke the ordered beauty of celestial gardens. Each motif carries deep cultural significance rooted in Zoroastrian and Islamic traditions, where geometric forms represent the infinite nature of divine creation, while the interplay of angular and curved elements reflects the harmony between earthly and spiritual realms that Persian artisans have expressed through their craft for over a millennium.
The sophisticated color palette anchored by madder red speaks to the Persian mastery of natural dyes, with this warm crimson derived from the roots of the madder plant creating a foundation that allows the navy blue to provide depth and contrast, while cream and ivory elements brighten the composition and burgundy accents add richness. The subtle touches of Persian blue, terracotta, ochre, and sage green demonstrate the weaver's skill in achieving perfect color balance, creating a piece that will complement both traditional and contemporary interiors with equal grace.
This one-of-a-kind hand-knotted masterpiece represents 40 to 60 years of natural aging that has softened its colors to perfection while maintaining the structural integrity that only authentic Persian craftsmanship can provide, making it an investment in artistry that will elevate any space it graces. Los Angeles Home of Rugs is proud to offer this exceptional example of Ardabil weaving tradition, where the narrow format makes it perfect for creating dramatic focal points in entryways, connecting spaces between rooms, or adding sophisticated color and pattern to areas where larger rugs would be impractical yet authentic Persian beauty is desired.
Specifications
Original name: Ardabil Rug.
Alternative name(s): Ardabil Carpet, Ardebil Rug.
Origin: Ardabil.
Category: Village, City.
Common designs: Kheshti (Garden), Geometric, Medallion (Toranj).
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool, Silk.
Foundation material: Cotton.
Knot type: Symmetrical (Ghiordes), Asymmetrical (Persian).
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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