Vintage Faded Petal Garden Rug 3’9” × 6’ | Circa 1940–1960

A beautifully worn vintage Persian village rug, most likely woven in the greater Hamadan region of western Iran. Its design centers on a highly stylized tree of life, rising through a dense arrangement of angular blossoms, leaves, flowering branches, and architectural floral forms. The drawing is bold and slightly irregular, giving the rug the individuality and movement associated with handwoven village pieces.

The palette is especially unusual: a muted dusty-rose field layered with taupe, mushroom brown, charcoal, faded plum, soft olive, slate blue, and warm ivory. Deeper blue-gray corner spandrels anchor the composition, while a narrow floral border keeps the focus on the richly patterned field.

Hand-knotted in wool over a cotton foundation, the rug has a low, time-softened pile with visible wear throughout. Areas of reduced pile allow the underlying knot structure to show, contributing to its beautifully aged, almost tapestry-like surface. The ends and selvages show age-appropriate wear and irregularity, all consistent with its vintage character.

Its balanced size works well beside a bed, beneath a small table, in an entry, reading area, or layered into a larger room.

Details

Origin: Most likely Hamadan region, western Iran

Circa: 1940–1960

Construction: Hand-knotted

Materials: Wool pile on a cotton foundation

Design: Stylized tree of life with floral and botanical motifs

Palette: Dusty rose, taupe, mushroom, faded plum, charcoal, olive, slate blue and ivory

Size: 3’9” × 6’

Condition: Light age-related wear, low and reduced pile, softened colors, abrash, and irregularities along the edges and ends. These characteristics are visible in the photographs and contribute to the rug’s authentic vintage patina.