A visually captivating early 20th century Persian Khorassan rug showcasing an exceptional allover panel design — a motif deeply rooted in the decorative tradition of the Khorassan province of Northeastern Persia. The rug features a harmonious palette of green, royal blue, burgundy, ivory, brown, and camel, arranged in an elegant offset grid that creates movement and architectural rhythm across the field. Each panel is individually composed with intricate detail, yet the overall composition achieves a visual cohesion of considerable sophistication.
Khorassan — the 'Land of the Sun' in Persian — is a vast province of Northeastern Persia whose weaving tradition encompasses both fine workshop production and robust village weaving. The allover panel format of this rug reflects the broad design vocabulary of the region, drawing on both Central Asian geometric and classical Persian floral traditions in a unique synthesis.
Dimensions: 10' 4" x 13' 4"
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia (Khorassan province, NE Persia)