Saraban / 14513

This Saraban antique rug measures 135 x 198 cm and balances a dense field of repeating boteh-like motifs with a finely detailed border in cream, neutral and soft red tones. The central design rests on a saturated red ground, with small floral forms articulated in darker outlines that keep the pattern crisp even as the surface has mellowed with age. The wool pile shows low distress, with subtle variation and gentle softening across the field. Circa 1900 - 1920, it reflects the measured ornament and quiet depth associated with Saraban rugs.