Vintage Oxidized Carnelian Medallion 10’ x 13’

Hand-knotted wool on cotton, mid-century Persian (Kashan/Kerman school), c. 1945–1960. A soft, scalloped central medallion floats on a brick/raspberry field, framed by a deep cocoa/charcoal border packed with Shah-Abbas palmettes, rosettes, and scrolling vines. Teal, sky, camel, and parchment accents lift the florals, while natural abrash (those gentle tonal shifts across the field) adds movement and that time-earned character you can’t fake—a true vintage one-of-one.

Condition

Even, low/medium pile with scattered age fade (abrash), a few small, old repairs, secure edges; lays flat and presents beautifully.

Details

• ~10’ x 13’ (oversize room anchor)

• Hand-knotted wool pile on cotton foundation

• Iran, mid-century (circa 1945–1960)

• Palette: brick/raspberry, cocoa/charcoal, camel, parchment, touches of teal/sky

Style notes

Perfect under a dining table or to ground a living room; plays especially well with wood tones, leather, and plaster/stone.

Shipping

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