6 x 10 - Brown Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug - 76564

76564 Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug, 06’06 x 09’08.

The Aristocratic Bloom: Vintage Persian Khorassan Masterpiece with Vase Design

From the storied workshops of northeastern Persia comes this hand-knotted wool vintage Khorassan rug, a masterpiece of refinement and cultural prestige. Its directional vase design unfurls like a Persian manuscript, composed of cascading floral sprays and branching tendrils that speak to centuries of dynastic patronage. Known as the cradle of Persian rug artistry, Khorassan weaving is celebrated for its elegance and sophistication, and this piece exemplifies that exalted tradition in every knot.

The design centers on the iconic vase motif—a symbol of abundance, continuity, and divine grace. From its form rises an endless garden of blossoms, curling leaves, and blossoming palmettes, arranged with a painterly precision that echoes the grand gardens of Safavid Persia. Each motif is more than ornament; it is an emblem of prosperity, a vision of paradise, rendered in a palette of muted earth tones, soft celadons, and timeless ivory. The composition invites the eye upward, reminding the collector of its directional layout and the sense of ascension it imparts to a room.

Framing this exquisite field is a rich border of meandering floral vines, their curling stems set against a deep ground, creating an opulent contrast that anchors the delicate inner design. This contrast of dark and light recalls the balance of night and day, order and poetry, a hallmark of Khorassan artistry. The refined weaving technique, with its luminous pile and restrained color transitions, elevates the rug to the highest echelon of Persian textile art.

To own such a Khorassan is to join the ranks of connoisseurs who understand that true luxury lies in cultural rarity. This is not simply a rug, but a status symbol—an heirloom that fuses Persian history, artistry, and aristocratic elegance. In today’s interiors, it functions not merely as a foundation but as a statement of refinement, quietly declaring that its bearer has chosen not the ordinary, but the extraordinary.

• Abrash.
• Hand-knotted wool.
• Made in Iran (Persia).
• Measures: 06'06 x 09'08.
• Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.