PERSIAN KOLIAI WOOL RUG

This large, hand-knotted Iranian wool carpet stands out for its central floral medallion, set against a brownish, grid-like pattern. It is a traditional Koliai carpet, originating from the Kermanshah region in western Iran. The production of Koliai carpets is associated with Kurdish communities, with roots tracing back to the 18th and 19th centuries—though the patterns of the region have evolved over an even longer period. Traditionally, these carpets were crafted by women, whose skills, choice of patterns, and sense of color

In the central field of the carpet, there is a densely repeating red, small-flowered ornament, the motifs of which form an interconnected network. Its outlines are rendered in dark blue, and a single blue blossom appears in the center of each small brown rhombus. It is a piece of highly precise and skillful craftsmanship—so much so that, at first glance, it appears almost machine-made.

Condition: The rug is in good condition. There is uniform wear to the pile. It has been dry- and wet-cleaned by us.

Date: 1970–1990

Dimensions: 290 × 202 cm

Thickness: 0,8 cm

Material: Cotton warp, wool pile