12′ x 15′ Jewel-Toned Hand-Knotted Semi-Antique Persian Yazd Rug – Masterpiece Fine Wool

Origin: Iran (Persia)

Age estimation and century attribution: Mid-20th Century, Semi-Antique (Circa 1950s)

Actual Dimensions: 11′ 6″ × 14′ 10″ (rounded 12×15)

Style: Traditional Persian Yazd / Ornate Classical Medallion & Millefleurs Layout

Material: Premium Lustrous Wool on Cotton

Color Palette: Electric Cerulean Blue, Vivid Magenta Pink, Deep Indigo Navy, Ochre Yellow, Kelly Green, Creamy Ivory, Terracotta Red

This extraordinary semi-antique Persian Yazd rug showcases a spectacular, high-contrast explosion of jewel tones woven with technical mastery. Woven in the historic desert city of Yazd—an oasis weaving center highly regarded for its structural precision and affinities with classical Kerman draftsmanship—the rug features an incredibly complex, multi-layered starburst medallion. As detailed in the close-up view of IMG_1095.jpg, the core medallion radiates outward with sharp, concentric lobes of cerulean blue, magenta pink, and gold, populated internally by dense micro-floral motifs. The surrounding field functions as a massive, architectural cartouche system heavily decorated with weeping willows, dense millefleurs, and scrolling vines that emerge from deep navy blue spandrels, giving the entire field an unparalleled depth and energy.

Hand-knotted with high-twist, fine wool yarn that displays a natural sheen, this rug is structurally robust, heavy, and tightly woven. The brilliant central canvas is framed by a sweeping, wide primary border featuring a continuous chain of undulating floral cartouches on an indigo ground that perfectly mirrors the internal color palette. Flanked by multiple guard bands in magenta and turquoise, the border system provides an equally energetic frame that matches the sheer detail of the interior field.

The rug features an immaculate, low-to-medium shorn wool pile that keeps the highly complex botanical lines clean and legible. The colors are incredibly saturated and vibrant, exhibiting beautiful shifts in natural abrash across the bright blue and pink sections. Built on a dense cotton foundation with tightly bound edges, this substantial room-sized textile sits perfectly square and sits heavy on the floor.

Interior Designer’s Recommendation:
The vibrant palette and intricate, high-contrast drawing of this semi-antique Yazd rug make it an exceptional statement piece for maximalist, historic traditional, or eclectic modern interiors. This rug pairs beautifully with:
* Luminous ivory plaster, deep indigo navy, rich jewel-toned magenta, or crisp white walls
* High-gloss walnut hardwoods, deep ebony floors, or clean, neutral stone tiles
* Mid-century modern velvet sofas, sleek brass frame furniture, or traditional mahogany dining sets
* Contemporary abstract art, structural crystal chandeliers, or modern unlacquered brass elements
The commanding 11’6″ x 14’10” dimensions are ideal for anchoring large formal living rooms or grand dining spaces. Because the color profile is incredibly rich and full of life, it serves as the artistic centerpiece of a room, allowing designers to pull accents directly from its diverse palette of cerulean, gold, and pink to coordinate custom drapery and upholstery.