NORTHWEST GARDEN OF PARADISE Antique Persian Rug

A perennial favorite of our clients across the world, antique rugs with “Tree of Life” patterns hold special meaning and were only occasionally woven in a variety of Persian rug styles. This uniquely folkloric area-size piece in rarely found dimensions from the high-spirited Northwest Azerbaijani village weaving tradition is actually a vertical triptych, with scenes displaying branching deciduous trees along the centerline. It is accompanied by fanciful glowing willows, cypresses, and brazier-like shrubs under archways of diamonds. Its luxe midnight navy blue field highlights a masterfully dyed palette and enhances this rug’s punchy attitude. Each arboreal motif is rendered with careful individual attention that invites the eye to explore variations between blossoming petals or the juxtaposition of jewel-tone color. The rhythmically repeating flower and vine designs in the triple border suite are a highly effective juxtaposition to the fantasy-themed field.