Antique Persian Lilihan Rug

This beautiful antique Persian Lilihan rug, woven circa 1920, is a fine example of the distinctive artistry and durable craftsmanship that have made Lilihan rugs highly regarded among collectors and decorators. Combining a bold decorative presence with excellent weaving quality, this carpet reflects the refined village traditions of the Sarouk weaving district in western Persia. The rug features a striking coral-salmon field adorned with a beautifully balanced Tree of Life composition. Gracefully arranged flowering shrubs, stylized palmettes, cypress-inspired forms, and scrolling vines radiate from a central axis, creating a harmonious and symmetrical design rich in movement and detail. The spacious field allows each botanical motif to stand out with exceptional clarity, giving the rug both elegance and visual impact. A richly drawn midnight navy border surrounds the composition, decorated with classic floral palmettes, rosettes, and scrolling vinery, framed by finely detailed guard borders. The contrast between the luminous coral field and the deep navy border is particularly attractive and highlights the sophisticated color balance for which the finest Lilihan rugs are admired. The palette consists of rich natural vegetable dyes, including coral red, deep indigo, ivory, olive green, sky blue, camel, and soft rose, all of which have mellowed beautifully over the past century, creating the warm, inviting patina found only in genuine antique Persian carpets. Woven with high-quality, lustrous wool and a well-executed, durable weave, the rug exhibits crisp drawing and excellent definition throughout. It remains in excellent original condition, with a full, even pile, strong colors, and beautifully preserved borders, making it an outstanding decorative piece suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.