Title:

Lillihan Village Rug

West Persia
Size:

3’7” x 6’7”
Circa:

1925
Cat. #:

347
Description:

Select decorative rugs of exceptional quality were woven well into the 20th century.  This rug is one such example.

 

The rug has a thick, heavy feel, a necessary quality in a quality floor rug.

 

The dyes are of exceptional quality.  The colors varied and deeply saturated.

 

Both the border and field exhibit an elegant floral design theme.

 

However, the curvilinear rendering of these floral elements distinguish this rug from those of lesser aesthetic merit.

                                   

The confronting unicorns are an interesting feature.  On occasion, they are seen on West Persian rugs of this period

 

Condition:     Excellent.  The pile is full.  There are no areas of wear or damage.
Structure:
Warps:

Cotton, natural ivory.  There is no warp displacement (depression).
 
Wefts:

Wool, natural brown.  There is one weft between each row of knots.
 
Knots:
Symmetrical.
 
Sides:

Four (4) warps units are bundled and reinforced with reddish-orange wool.
 
Ends:

The original ends have been lost.  Both ends are, however, stabilized to prevent loss of pile.
   
Handle: Heavy
Price:

$2,800