| Exact Size in ft: | Width: 4'5" x Length: 6'6" |
| Size in Inch: | Width: 53 in x Length: 78 in |
| Size in meters: | Length: 2.00 m x Width: 1.35 m |
| Some of many colors in this rug: |
Dark navy blue, turquoise blue, aqua blue, royal blue, gold, orange, coral red, emerald green, lime green, ivory, black |
| Woven: | 100% Handmade and Hand knotted |
| Foundation: | 100% SIlk |
| Pile: | 100% Silk |
| Shape: | Rectangle |
| Style: | Signed Oval medallion layout, finely drawn floral arabesques |
| Origin: | Persian Qum | Made in Persia | Signed Darakhshan |
| KPSI | 800 |
| Condition: | Excellent | Never used |
Design and Motifs
The central field presents a vivid underwater scene featuring two dolphins gliding through turquoise waters surrounded by tropical fish, sea turtles, coral formations, and starfish. The composition is framed by ornate baroque style cartouches containing additional sea life and cosmic imagery including galaxies and swirling nebula forms. The contrast between the deep navy background and radiant marine life creates striking depth and movement.
Border and Framing
The primary border is richly ornamented with scrolling gold acanthus style frames enclosing ocean and celestial vignettes. An outer guard border in light aqua showcases delicate marine symbols and aquatic motifs. The layered framing enhances the dramatic presentation and gives the rug a gallery like presence.
Colors and Their Placement
A deep navy ground anchors the design, allowing vibrant turquoise and aqua tones to illuminate the central ocean scene. Bright coral reds, orange reef tones, emerald greens, and golden highlights animate the sea life. Ivory and silk highlights add shimmer and dimension throughout the dolphins and fish, giving the rug a glowing, almost three dimensional appearance.
Materials and Craftsmanship
Hand knotted in Qum using 100% natural silk, this rug demonstrates exceptional precision and tight knotting typical of high grade Qum silk weaving. The silk foundation and pile create a luminous surface that changes with light and angle. The clarity of line work in the dolphins and fish reflects master workshop craftsmanship.
Signature and Workshop History
The rug bears a woven Persian signature (Amir) in the lower field, indicating workshop origin and authenticity. Qum silk rugs are known for their intricate pictorial compositions and extremely fine knot density, often reaching museum quality standards.
