Blue Persian Oriental Rug 6' 10" X 10' 2" Hand-Knotted | No. AT14177

A soft, mellow blue field carries a geometric lattice of aged medallions and angular border repeats, the colors worn to a gentle patina that only decades of careful use can produce. The indigo tones have settled into quieter, dustier registers, giving this Lilian weave a contemplative, grounded presence that brighter modern pieces rarely achieve. Each corner guard and interior filler motif remains distinct, the composition balanced without being rigid. Woven in the village of Lilian in Iran's western Azerbaijan region, this hand-knotted rug belongs to a tradition known for its characteristically soft wool pile and bold yet restrained geometric patterning. Lilian weavers have long favored natural dye baths that age gracefully, and this antique example bears that out fully, with color gradations across the field that no synthetic process can replicate. The wool retains a supple feel despite its age, a quality inherent to the high-altitude sheep of the region. Its scale and coloring suit a study, a formal dining room, or a bedroom anchored by dark wood furniture, where the blue tones read as calm and considered. Collectors drawn to antique Oriental rugs will find this piece holds…