Old Handwoven Carpet, All-over Floral Layout, Wool on Cotton Warp, Tabriz, 196 × 307 cm Ref 10600057

This old handwoven rug with an Afshan design from the Younchi brand was crafted in the workshops of Tabriz, a city whose weavers have narrated beauty and dignity through carpets for centuries. The rug measures 196 × 307 cm (6'5" × 10'1") with an area of 6.02 m² (64.78 ft²), making it a true masterpiece for spacious and stately interiors. Employing the classical Afshan design with Shah-Abbasi floral motifs, it depicts a scene of order, grandeur, and vitality—flowers and leaves flowing boundlessly and continuously across the entire field. A madder-red background, with its warm and dignified brilliance, provides a lively ground for the motifs, while the deep navy-blue border, like an imposing frame, embraces this artistic garden. The rug is woven from wool on a cotton warp, a classic and durable combination that ensures firmness while offering pleasant softness and delicacy. The weaving density of about 4,100 knots/dm², though not in the category of the finest weaves, reflects the weaver’s precision and the coherence of the motifs, showcasing artistry blended with patience and knowledge. This rug, like a visual story, stands as a narrative of Persian gardens and the grandeur of classical artistry.