Rug 71558

Picture a Persian Sirjan rug from Iran, small in size yet commanding in presence, measuring 4 feet 4 inches by 5 feet 1 inch. Its foundation is firm cotton, while the pile is low wool, hand-knotted with a medium density of 100–200 knots per square inch, giving the surface a sturdy yet supple feel.
The field is a glowing red, its surface subtly variegated with abrash shifts created by natural vegetable dyes, so that the color breathes with life, like layers of clay and sunset woven together. Across this red ground, a dense all-over pattern of tribal geometric motifs unfolds—hooked diamonds, angular rosettes, and symbolic figures scattered in strong bilateral symmetry. Each form is rendered with bold lines, crisp and confident, their edges sharp as if cut into stone.
The border system is layered: slim ivory guards filled with rhythmic diamond chains, framing a wide indigo blue main border where geometric blossoms march in sequence. This layered architecture balances the dense red field, creating a composition that feels both anchored and alive. In the corners, motifs pivot neatly, turning with precision; the transitions are defined and deliberate, reflecting a skilled hand.
Colors are saturated: the deep red commands nearly half the surface, dark blue provides structure, and ivory injects brightness, ensuring contrast and readability. These abrupt transitions between hues add strength, while the rustic unevenness of the wool surface reminds you of the rug’s handmade origin.
Run your hand along the edges, and you’d feel tight, hand-bound finishing; at the ends, short wool fringes extend, sturdy rather than ornamental. The rug is structurally excellent, built to endure.
Culturally, it belongs to the Sirjan weaving tradition, a Persian school where tribal symbolism is encoded in geometry. It carries no artisan’s signature, yet its craftsmanship is fine and precise, with a high complexity of design that marks it as collectible.
From a distance, it reads as a strong red rectangle framed by dark blue. Step closer, and the dense pattern reveals itself as a story of tribal identity told in diamonds and blossoms. It is traditional, tribal, and unmistakably Iranian—a compact canvas of heritage and artistry.