Antique Qum Rug

Period: 19th Century
Origin: Qum, Iran
Dimensions: 246 x 343 cm

This rare 19th century Persian Qum (Ghoum) rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a sophisticated “Mural” or garden panel design composed of individual rectangular compartments. This structural balance between the grid-like arrangement of various botanical scenes—including weeping willows, “Boteh” motifs, and flowering shrubs—and the expansive multi-layered border reflects the pinnacle of the central Persian weaving tradition. Qum rugs are world-renowned for their exceptional technical finesse and their ability to translate classical Persian garden themes into highly detailed, artistic textile masterpieces.

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a diverse array of panel backgrounds in sky blue, ivory, ochre, and madder red. These rich and enduring tones, achieved through the expert application of natural dyes, exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest 19th-century Persian productions. The inclusion of a wide primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of scrolling floral palmettes and rosettes creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the master city-weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun local wool with a characteristically fine, even pile and a supple yet resilient handle. The exceptional clarity of the intricate floral outlines and the presence of significant, harmonious abrash within the various color blocks definitively distinguish this antique masterpiece from later commercial examples. Ultimately, this Qum rug stands as a premier example of Persian art, representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global textile collectors.

Stock No : 2193

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