Description
We are excited to offer this rare pair of antique Karaja rugs, circa 1910 and both in fabulous condition. Very rare for pairs of antique rugs to be found still together, as often they can get separated or one rug gets too worn or damaged. Woven over 100 plus years ago, the weavers used a very deep blue for the background wool, with warm brick reds for the border and rare green dyes for the eight-pointed star motifs, either side of the natural wool sun-burst medallion in the centre.
Woven with great precision and symmetry, the weavers had great skill to produce an almost identical pair. We can see on the rug on the right, this weaver ran out of the deeper blue for the minor border and used a lighter pale blue. This is really the beautiful charm and characteristics of an antique rug, and none are ever perfect, yet tell a story and add interest to a room, as well as warmth and vivid design.
Both rugs are in extraordinary good pile, purchased from a private collector, they admired and used them for most of their life. Supplied with our anti-slip underlay included in the price, this aids the rugs and stops them moving around on any floor type. Each rug measures 196 x 144 cm / 6’5″ x 4’9″.
- Request a home visit and we shall bring this wonderful pair of antique Heriz rugs to your own home, on a convenient day and time. We have travelled all over the UK helping interior designers and private customers since 1990.
- Book in a showroom visit – we would love to welcome you here soon and show you these antique rug ands many more. We have a vast inventory of antique and contemporary carpets, rugs and runners.
- Reserve this rare pair of antique Heriz rugs online using our reserve form, so you do not miss out on them!
Antique Karaja rugs were woven in a village in the northeast of the Heriz region of Persia, not far from the Azerbaijan Border. Their designs generally consisted of 8 pointed star motifs like this piece as well as weaving in animals and people which adds great interest. The sun-burst design is not uncommon or they would weave a more geometric central motif known as a latch-hook design.
Farnham Antique Carpets have specialised in antique and contemporary carpets since 2009, with their team of experts working in the carpet industry since 1990. Their vast knowledge and expertise can help you find the perfect carpet for your home.
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