Ardakan 295x408 Cm Ardakan, Persia, Hand-carded Wool warp:

Ardakan Persia Medallion Red Blue 295x408 Cm

Magnificent Ardakan Persian rug featuring a central medallion. Hand-knotted from hand-carded wool, it showcases a rich all-over floral design on an intense red field, framed by elegant blue and cream borders. A timeless work of art combining tradition and beauty.

€2,650

Discover the Ardakan Persia 295x408 cm, Medallion pattern in Red Blue, Hand Knotted

Ardakan Rug: A Persian Masterpiece

This magnificent Ardakan rug, originating from the renowned region of Persia, is an authentic expression of traditional knotting art. Crafted with hand-carded wool on a sturdy cotton warp, it features a density of 160,000-200,000 knots per square meter and a thickness of approximately 1 cm, ensuring durability and a pleasant softness to the touch.

The design is dominated by a majestic central medallion of complex shape, enclosed by elaborate cartouches and floral motifs. The intense red field is skillfully adorned with an all-over design of stylized rosettes, leaves, and palmettes, flowing harmoniously throughout. This comprehensive motif fills every space with grace.

Multiple borders of varying widths elegantly frame the rug, presenting smaller floral and geometric patterns on midnight blue and cream backgrounds. The skillful use of colors—primarily lacquer red, cobalt blue, cream, with accents in light blue and green—creates a vibrant and refined contrast. The potential presence of abrash (slight color variations) is a distinguishing mark of authenticity and natural dyeing, adding character and depth to the piece.

An Ardakan rug like this is not merely a furnishing item; it is a textile work of art that carries centuries of Persian history and culture, capable of enriching any environment with its timeless beauty and extraordinary artisanal craftsmanship.