About This Rug
This handmade antique wool rug, dated circa the 1920s, features a rich red field filled with sweeping floral ornament. Scrolling arabesques connect flowering vines, elaborate palmettes and smaller blossoms across its generous rectangular surface.
Fine ivory outlines trace the movement of the design, bringing definition to the densely patterned ground. Blue, pink, teal-green and golden-beige accents create depth without competing with the dominant red and navy palette.
An All-Over Floral Composition
Rather than a single central medallion, this rug presents a continuous arrangement of interlocking floral forms. Curving stems travel between rounded blossoms, pointed leaves and broad palmettes, creating movement throughout the field.
The repeated motifs give the composition a balanced rhythm while offering fresh details at close range. Ivory-edged navy curves help separate the individual flowers and foliage from the surrounding red.
This flowing arrangement allows the pattern to remain visually engaging across the entire rug. It offers decorative interest whether viewed lengthwise or from either side.
A Bold Layered Border
A broad navy border frames the red field with oversized blossoms and curling leaves. Pink, blue and warm beige details stand out against the dark ground, echoing colours found within the interior.
Narrow rust-red decorative bands add warmth around the main border. Smaller patterned strips complete the frame and provide a transition between the expansive field and outer edges.
Hand-Knotted Wool and Generous Scale
Made from wool and described as hand-knotted, this rug combines tactile surface character with intricate floral drawing. Its dimensions of 313 × 396 cm offer substantial coverage for a spacious interior.
The approximate proportions are 10.27 × 12.99 feet. Its broad format suits a large seating arrangement or dining area, where the layered borders can frame the furniture.
The circa-1920s date is an approximate period attribution, not an exact documented production year. Overall views and close-ups show differences in colour appearance under varying light and viewing angles.
Condition
Good overall condition, with two areas of low pile. No holes or other damage are reported in the supplied condition details.
The low-pile areas should be considered when assessing the surface. Please review the photographs for texture, colour variation and signs of age.
Key Details
Period: Circa 1920s
Material: Wool
Construction: Handmade, hand-knotted
Dimensions: 313 × 396 cm / approximately 10.27 × 12.99 ft
Design: All-over scrolling arabesques, floral palmettes and layered decorative borders
Colours: Red, navy, ivory, blue, pink, teal green, rust and golden beige
Condition: Good overall; two low-pile areas; no holes or other damage.
SKU: 1C1303
Why It’s Special
Its continuous floral field offers an alternative to a central-medallion layout. Rich red, finely outlined scrolling forms and an expansive navy border give this large wool rug a distinctive decorative presence.
One Royal Art
At One Royal Art, we curate distinctive handmade rugs, celebrating their materials, individual character and decorative detail.
