Karadja Iran Rug, 338 X 91 Cm

Carpet from Iranian Azerbaijan (northeastern Iran), wool, cotton warp and weft, circa 1950–60. Very good condition. Slight color bleeding in the beige areas. Thick, sturdy, and comfortable carpet.

The name “Karadja” originates from “Qara Dagh,” which refers to a region at the foot of a mountain range in Iranian Azerbaijan; the name translates to “Black Mountains.”

Karadja rugs were woven in small villages by local residents, but for “khénareh” hallway rugs like this one, they were most often woven by Kurdish nomads. Their narrower looms were easier to move.
Karadja rugs are adorned with geometric designs reminiscent of Heriz rugs from the same region as well as Caucasian rugs. These rugs are not dense but have a lot of charm. The wool is of excellent quality, largely due to the mountainous geography, which provides abundant pastureland.

This Karadja rug features seven traditional medallions on a red background, surrounded by a multitude of motifs: zoomorphic designs, Median stars, göl (flowers), and the “S” motif.
The “S” motif originally represented a two-headed dragon that could be seen on ancient Persian, Chinese, and Celtic bronzes.

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