Large Oriental rug, about 14 by 18 feet
14 by 18 feet
Hello, this item is a large hand knotted Oriental rug measuring approximately 14 by 18 feet. The design shows an allover floral pattern with repeating palmettes and vine scrolls on a dark navy field and a contrasting rust to salmon colored border. The palette and structure resemble late twentieth century Persian workshop production, specifically Tabriz or Kashan inspired patterns rather than tribal or village weaving. The knot density appears medium based on the visible clarity of the motifs, and the rug shows some signs of age and household use. Rugs of this size reflect machine assisted or workshop looms rather than nomadic production due to the scale.
Large format Persian style rugs produced from the 1980s to the early 2000s are common in estate collections. They are valued for decorative use rather than as collectible antiques. Comparable examples of similar size generally sell between USD 1,500 and USD 4,000 at auction depending on condition and region.