Persian Rugs

Period: Early 20th Century
Material: Wool, hand woven, natural dyes
Dimensions:
Rug 1 - L: 94cm ( 37inch) W: 82cm (32inch)
Rug 2 - L: 106cm (42) 88cm W:(35inch)

Early 20th century Persian country house scatter rugs.

Suitable to traditional and modern homes alike great for adding a layer of warmth, character and interest to your home. Being smaller they are easily moved from one space to another as your needs change with the seasons- kitchen, hearth, bedside, landing, hall.

Both rugs incorporate several rich eye catching natural dyed colours and a well-balanced design elements, motifs and symbols wihich hold meningin their central medallions and field.

Rug 1

Nazarlik - Evil Eye A motif used to reduce the effect of the evil glance, which is believed to be a power possessed by some people that cause harm, injury, misfortune and even death.

Yildiz – Star A rug motif used to express happiness and fertility, based on the fact that the six pointed star, generally known as the Solomon's Seal, is used to symbolise the womb of the mother goddess figurines.

Muska - Amulet A rug motif in the shape of written charms which are believed to have magical and religious powers to protect the possessor from dangerous external factors and generally placed in triangular cases.

Rug 2

Each of the three central Gul (medallions) have the Yildiz Star. The border design exudes even more happiness good luck on its owner with both Yidiz and amulets.

Good condition for age.
 
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