Vintage Songhor Koliai Persian Rug
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ABOUT THIS PIECE
Songhor and Koliaiee, located in the western of Iran, hold a prominent position as one of the country’s oldest centres for rug weaving. Renowned for their exceptional firmness and durability, the rugs produced in this area are meticulously crafted using handspun wool on a cotton foundation.
Kurdish rugs are known for their tightly woven construction and long piles, offering excellent protection against dirt and enhancing their overall durability. Songhor and Koliaiee rugs, which belong to the Kurdish tradition, are typically adorned with captivating geometric motifs, nevertheless, this remarkable rug unifies rectilinear and curvilinear motifs in its Lachak Toranj design. In terms of colour, they possess a relatively discreet, making them versatile and suitable for various interior styles, and due to their exceptional durability, these carpets are particularly well-suited for high-traffic areas. Notably, Songhor and Koliaee rugs tend to be longer, spanning over three meters, making them popular choices for adorning expansive rooms or lengthy hallways.
This carpet has been woven over half a century ago and still maintains its natural lustre and shine due to high-quality materials and tightly woven construction.
SPECIFICATIONS
How it sits in your room.
280 × 140 CM (9'2" × 4'7"), DRAWN TO SCALE WITH TYPICAL AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE SIZES.
Long enough for a 3-seater sofa but not deep enough to reach under its front legs as well as hold the coffee table, so it sits just in front with the table on it. Floated like this it reads as a deliberate island.
Only 30 cm of rug would show beyond even a four-seat table, so the chairs would sit off it. This one belongs in a living room or bedroom.
Under the lower part of a king bed with 49 cm of rug showing on each side, so your feet land on it either side of the bed.
Measure the room, or just the area the rug should cover, and we will draw this rug in it to scale.
