Antique Northwest Persian Rug Size: 3'0" × 3'10" Age: Circa 1920s Material: Wool on wool Dyes: Natural vegetable dyes This charming antique Northwest Persian rug captures the rustic beauty and artistic individuality that characterize the village weavings of western and northwestern Iran. Compact in size yet rich in detail, the rug features a dense allover pattern of stylized floral motifs arranged in orderly rows across a warm, richly colored field. The geometric interpretation of botanical forms reflects the unique blend of tribal and village design traditions found throughout the region. Particularly striking is the contrast between the dark field and the bold ivory border, which is decorated with angular geometric devices rendered in shades of deep indigo, brick red, camel, and soft blue. The strong border treatment gives the rug a distinctive graphic quality while framing the intricate field design with clarity and balance. Unlike formal workshop carpets, this piece possesses a spontaneous and highly personal character, with subtle variations in color and drawing that reveal the hand of the weaver. The naturally dyed palette has softened beautifully with age, creating a warm and inviting appearance that enhances its authenticity and decorative appeal. Handwoven entirely of wool on a wool foundation, this early 20th-century Northwest Persian rug combines durability, craftsmanship, and folk-art charm. Its versatile size makes it ideal as an accent rug, entryway piece, wall display, or collector's textile, offering a wonderful glimpse into the enduring traditions of Persian village weaving.