This vintage rug from the 1950s features an ivory field traced with pale-blue flowering vines, intricate rosettes and sweeping navy leaves. Burgundy, soft green and warm brown accents enrich the balanced floral composition. Silk highlights add a subtle sheen to the wool surface, introducing another layer of interest within the detailed pattern.
Design and Craftsmanship
The all-over floral arrangement carries movement across the field rather than concentrating attention around a single central medallion. Pale-blue vines connect rosettes and scrolling leaves, creating a flowing decorative rhythm.
Sweeping navy forms provide a deeper contrast against the ivory ground. Their stronger outlines balance the finer floral details and keep the composition clearly defined. The result combines a light overall palette with enough depth to remain visually distinctive.
Colour and Borders
Burgundy introduces warmth among the cooler blues, while soft green complements the flowering vines. Warm brown accents add another quiet contrast within the pattern. These smaller colour notes enrich the design without competing with the ivory and blue foundation.
A coordinated floral border surrounds the field. Small repeating roundels edge the composition, adding a measured rhythm around its perimeter. The layered decorative frame echoes the interior pattern while giving the rug a neat visual boundary.
Materials and Character
Hand-knotted in wool with silk highlights, this piece combines two materials within its decorative surface. The silk accents contribute the subtle sheen described, while wool forms the principal surface material.
Areas of low pile and age-related wear give the rug a softly timeworn appearance. This aged character is part of its present condition, rather than a claim of an untouched surface.
Scale and Placement
Measuring 118 × 200 cm, the rug has elongated proportions suited to a bedroom, study or intimate seating area. Its ivory ground can bring a lighter note beside darker wood furniture. The navy leaves and burgundy details provide colour connections for surrounding furnishings.
Positioned where much of the field remains visible, the floral arrangement can be appreciated as a complete composition. Its pattern also offers smaller details to enjoy from close range.
Condition
Low pile with age-related wear, as described. Please review the photographs carefully for a closer assessment of the surface, borders, edges and ends. No additional claims about repairs, fringes or structural condition are made.
Key Details
Dimensions: 118 × 200 cm, approximately 3.87 × 6.56 ft
Period: 1950s
Material: Wool with silk highlights
Construction: Hand-knotted
Design: All-over floral vines, rosettes and scrolling leaves with layered decorative borders
Colours: Ivory, pale blue, navy, burgundy, soft green and warm brown
Condition: Low pile with age-related wear
SKU: 1C1298
Why It's Special
The combination of pale-blue vines, sweeping navy leaves and silk highlights gives this rug a distinctive decorative character. Its light ground allows the intricate pattern to remain clear. The roundel-edged border completes a composition that feels detailed without relying on a dominant medallion.
One Royal Art
At One Royal Art, we curate distinctive vintage pieces with care. This hand-knotted rug brings floral detail and softly timeworn character to a thoughtfully collected home. Thank you for visiting our store.
