This handmade wool rug from the 1950s features a vivid red field filled with small, repeating boteh motifs. Ivory corner panels and a broad patterned border provide a striking contrast. Stylised animals and angular vines add playful details around the densely patterned centre.
Design and Craftsmanship
The field carries neat, staggered rows of small boteh forms rather than a central medallion. Dark outlines define the individual motifs, with ivory and orange details bringing each shape into focus.
The repetition creates a lively rhythm across the red ground. Viewed from a distance, the pattern reads as a richly textured surface. Closer inspection reveals the small internal details and variations within the individual motifs.
Corners and Borders
Four ivory corner panels give the red field an elongated, clipped-corner outline. Stepped edges create a crisp transition between the lighter corners and the central pattern.
The corner panels contain angular decorative forms that echo the surrounding border. Along the broad ivory frame, stylised four-legged animals alternate with branching vines and geometric details. These figures give the rug a distinctive personality beyond its repeating field pattern.
Narrow dark bands and small triangular edging complete the frame. They provide definition between the different sections without distracting from the red and ivory contrast.
Colour and Material
Red and ivory dominate the palette, supported by dark navy, orange and muted green details. Small lighter accents within the boteh motifs connect the field with its ivory borders.
The wool surface gives the patterned design a tactile appearance. Handmade construction and the visible reverse add another dimension to the piece’s craft character. The photographs show the pattern continuing through the woven structure on the back.
Scale and Placement
Measuring 104 × 156 cm, this rug offers a compact format with plenty of decorative detail. It can bring warm colour beside a bed, beneath a small occasional table or into a study.
Its all-over field remains visually engaging even when part of the rug sits beneath furniture. Leaving some of the ivory border visible allows the stylised animal motifs to become part of the room’s decorative story.
Condition
Good vintage condition, as confirmed. The photographs show short, uneven fringe ends and some age-related surface variation. Please review the detailed images for a closer assessment of the pile, borders and edges.
Key Details
Dimensions: 104 × 156 cm, approximately 3.41 × 5.12 ft
Period: 1950s
Material: Wool
Construction: Handmade, hand-knotted
Design: Repeating boteh field, ivory stepped corners, stylised animal border and angular vines
Colours: Red, ivory, dark navy, orange and muted green
Condition: Good vintage condition
SKU: 1C1299
Why It's Special
The combination of a tightly repeated boteh field and lively animal borders makes this rug particularly engaging. Its stepped ivory corners give the composition structure. The small figures and angular vines offer charming details to discover up close.
One Royal Art
At One Royal Art, we curate distinctive vintage pieces with care. This handmade wool rug brings warm colour and individual character to a thoughtfully collected home. Thank you for visiting our store.
