Antique Persian Qom Rug
Serial No.: 0009422
Size: 4′6″ x 6′10″
Origin: Qom, Persia
Age: Early 20th Century
Material: Wool pile on cotton foundation, naturally dyed
Weave: Single knotted, very fine
Design: All-over boteh (scorpion) pattern
Color Scheme: Ivory field with salmon and green highlights

This rare early 20th-century Persian rug from Qom is a quiet triumph of craftsmanship and design. Unlike the more familiar medallion formats, this piece presents a flowing allover field of boteh motifs—each one hand-drawn with individuality, yet collectively forming a balanced and rhythmic composition. The boteh, often seen as a symbol of life, fertility, or even spiritual fire, appears here in a formation that almost feels like a whispering chorus of ancient voices.

The weave is remarkably fine, with each knot placed with care and precision—evidence of a workshop that prized subtlety over spectacle. Its ivory ground gives the rug an open, luminous quality, while soft tones of salmon and green offer contrast without overpowering the delicate structure of the design.

Woven on a cotton foundation with naturally dyed wool, this Qom rug carries the intellectual clarity and quiet elegance the region became known for in the early 20th century, before silk came to dominate its identity.

Compact in size, but vast in aesthetic richness, it’s a perfect candidate for a reading room, study, or intimate salon where detail is appreciated and stillness is welcomed.

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