A Signed Collector’s Piece

This outstanding semi-antique Doroksh rug comes from the village of Doroksh in the renowned Khorasan region of north-east Iran, woven in the second quarter of the twentieth century (c. 1925–1950). With its generous 350 × 265 cm format it is an imposing, highly decorative piece of considerable artistic and historical value. Especially noteworthy is the signature of the weaver, visible in the upper medallion area, which points to a workshop or known master weaver and adds to its collector value.

The Medallion Design

The design centres on a magnificent central floral medallion that blossoms in a radiant, star-like composition, surrounded by finely worked palmettes, vines and stylised floral motifs. The dense floral field and remarkable symmetry are hallmarks of the high-quality weaving tradition of Khorasan. The classic Persian composition is framed by several borders, including a broad main border of rosettes and sweeping vines.

Wool & Craftsmanship

The rug is hand-knotted from fine wool over a hard-wearing cotton foundation, with a pile of roughly 0.8 cm. It unites aesthetic elegance with remarkable durability — a piece made to be lived with for generations.

Colour

The palette is rich and classical: a dominant ground of deep carmine red, set against midnight blue outlines, with ivory for contrast and accents and antique gold-yellow through the medallion and floral detail. The colours have mellowed gracefully with age, giving the rug a warm, collected depth.

Presence in the Room

At 350 × 265 cm (9.28 m²) this is a generous large-room rug — a true 9 × 11 ft format:

• Living room: an imposing centrepiece that anchors a full seating arrangement.
• Dining room: ample room for a large table and chairs to sit entirely on the rug.
• Reception or office: a collector’s rug that brings history and gravitas to a grand space.

Specifications

Responsible Origin · Label STEP

As a semi-antique, pre-owned rug this is a naturally sustainable choice — wool is a renewable fibre and no new resources were used to make it. Djoharian is a certified partner of Label STEP, the international fair-trade organisation for hand-knotted rugs.

Djoharian — Since 1967

Our family business was founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran — more than five decades of trade and connoisseurship. Djoharian has been a Recognized Dealer on 1stDibs since 2013, and one of our rugs featured as a prop in the film Spencer (2021). Every collector’s piece is chosen with an expert eye and offered with full confidence in its authenticity.

Service

Every piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, with personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.