About This Rug
This handmade vintage wool rug dates to circa the 1970s. Its deep navy ground supports an all-over lattice of angular leaves and striped flower buds. Small ivory rosettes connect the repeating forms, giving the composition a lively, continuous rhythm.
Coral-pink outlines bring warmth to the taupe and beige foliage. Dusty blue details introduce cooler accents within the otherwise softly balanced palette. The dark background gives each motif definition without relying on a central medallion.
Floral Lattice and Layered Borders
The field combines stepped leaves, slender connecting stems, and compact striped buds. Subtle differences in their drawing give the repeating pattern an individual character. Small floral details appear between the larger forms, adding interest throughout the design.
Several borders frame the navy centre. One narrow band carries quartered geometric rosettes in alternating colours. Adjacent bands introduce scrolling stems, angular outlines, and small flowers against lighter grounds.
Ivory, taupe, coral, and dusty blue repeat across these borders, linking the outer frame with the field. The layered arrangement creates a strong contrast between the dense central pattern and the lighter surrounding bands.
Hand-Knotted Wool Construction
The rug is handmade and hand-knotted in wool. Its low, uneven pile reveals the knot structure in scattered areas. The supplied reverse photograph also shows the woven structure beneath the patterned surface.
Measuring approximately 188 × 124.5 cm, it offers a compact rectangular format. Its proportions allow the complete lattice and multiple borders to remain visually distinct, even within a relatively small footprint.
Condition
Age-related wear is visible throughout, with low and uneven pile. Scattered areas show the knot structure, particularly within the darker field. Colour variation and differences in surface texture contribute to its worn appearance.
The side bindings are worn, with loose threads and irregular sections along the edges. Both ends retain uneven fringe remnants, and the outline is slightly irregular. Please review the detailed photographs of the sides, corners, ends, and field before purchasing.
A quieter position with gentle use would suit the rug’s present condition. Its appeal lies in the patterned surface and vintage character, rather than thick or uniform pile.
Key Details
Period: Circa 1970s
Material: Wool
Technique: Handmade, hand-knotted
Dimensions: Approximately 188 × 124.5 cm
Imperial dimensions: Approximately 6 ft 2 in × 4 ft 1 in
Decimal feet: Approximately 6.17 × 4.08 ft
Design: Floral lattice, angular leaves, striped buds and layered floral borders
Colours: Deep navy, taupe, beige, ivory, coral pink and dusty blue
Condition: Low uneven pile, visible knot structure, worn bindings, loose threads and uneven fringe remnants
SKU: 1B1027
Why It’s Special
The combination of striped buds, angular foliage, and small connecting rosettes gives this rug a distinctive repeating pattern. Its light borders frame the navy field while echoing the softer colours within it.
