Pictorial Wall Rug Appraisal

Persian Pictorial Wall Rug or Tapestry

This item is a hand-woven Persian pictorial rug or tapestry, featuring a central scene of a man and a woman in traditional Persian attire. The woman is depicted standing and playing a stringed instrument, likely a setar or similar lute, while the man sits by a stream, holding a cup. The scene is set in an stylized landscape with a tree, a bird, and water, reflecting classical Persian miniature painting aesthetics. The color palette includes vibrant reds, blues, golds, and pale pinks against a grey-blue background. The rug is framed by multiple borders, with the primary vertical borders containing Persian calligraphy in cartouches, possibly poetry by a master such as Hafez or Khayyam. The construction appears to be fine-knot wool or silk on a cotton foundation, typical of mid-20th-century decorative pieces from weaving centers such as Isfahan or Tabriz. The condition shows some minor surface wear and slight color fading consistent with age, but no major structural damage or staining is visible in the image. The craftsmanship is evident in the detailed rendering of faces, clothing patterns, and the intricate calligraphic script within the border. This piece represents a blend of textile art and literary illustration, common in the Qajar and Pahlavi periods of Iranian art history.