Celeste Rugs 6'7''x9'8'' Blue Blush Hand Knotted Wool Gabbeh Modern & Contemporary Pictorial Plush Pile Vegetable Dyes Area Rug

Open composition and artistic spontaneity define this hand knotted pictorial Gabbeh rug, where traditional tribal weaving techniques meet imaginative contemporary design. The freedom associated with Gabbeh weaving allows the composition to unfold organically, resulting in a rug that feels deeply expressive and visually unique. The field is divided between a warm coral ground and a muted blue gray upper section. Emerging from a stylized face motif at the base is a large flowering botanical form whose branches extend gracefully upward carrying olive leaves and deep red bell shaped blossoms. Whimsical figures, abstract symbols, and small animals populate the upper register with a playful narrative energy that gives the rug an almost illustrated quality. Vegetable dyed wool enhances the coral, ivory, gold, blue, peach, and red palette with exceptional warmth and tonal depth. The thick plush pile brings softness and dimensional richness to the surface, while the wide ivory border and traditional fringe finish the composition elegantly. This is the type of statement rug capable of transforming a room with both artistic personality and handcrafted authenticity.

• Exact Size: 6'7"x9'8"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Blue, Blush, Lime, Aqua, Maroon, Multi
• Origin: Iran
• Pile Height: 1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL21176

Mahal Sarouk rugs originate from the Arak region of central Iran, historically known as Sultanabad, an area famous for producing some of Persia’s most decorative and export oriented carpets during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These rugs were woven extensively to meet growing demand from European and American collectors who admired their large scale floral artistry and rich coloration. Known for their flowing botanical compositions, Mahal Sarouk rugs often feature oversized roses, scrolling vines, palmettes, and expansive floral arrangements rendered in warm saturated tones. Deep reds, navy blues, ivory, coral, and rose hues dominate many examples, creating interiors filled with warmth and timeless Persian elegance. Many antique pieces were re dyed during the American import boom of the early twentieth century to suit Western decorative tastes, resulting in subtle tonal variations and beautiful abrash effects now appreciated by collectors. Mahal Sarouk rugs continue to remain highly admired for their decorative versatility, artistic grandeur, and enduring handcrafted beauty.