A finely hand-knotted vintage Persian Qum area rug from the early 1900s featuring an exquisite allover paisley pattern on a rare camel hair field — a color of warm, organic beauty that sets this piece apart from the more typical ivory and red Qum examples. Delicate paisley motifs in red, green, and ivory populate the surface, framed by a navy border with intricate floral designs. Most significantly, the rug bears the signature of its weaver and the date of creation — a rare and coveted feature that transforms a beautiful rug into an authenticated historical artifact.
The city of Qum, one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam, entered the carpet weaving world in the early 20th century and rapidly became renowned for producing some of the finest and most technically accomplished rugs in all of Persia. A signed and dated Qum rug of this vintage is among the most desirable pieces available to the serious collector — combining artistic excellence with historical documentation in a single extraordinary object.
Dimensions: 5' 2" x 7' 6"
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia (Qum)
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
