Description
Antique handwoven Omar Khayyam pictorial tribal rug from Qom, Tabriz or Isfahan.
These poetry inspired rugs typically show a romantic scene set in nature with wine drinking and often musicians. These carpet shows birds and a bucolic setting.
Natural wool woven onto natural cotton.
Excellent condition for the age with minor wear. VERY dense and heavy for its size. 1950s – 1960s
The fringes and side cords are in great shape.
Exact size is 3 ft. 3 in. by 2 ft. 1 in.
Last photo with the antique silver coins shows the back of the rug.
Contact me or more information or to set up a viewing. Thank you.
Rugs depicting romantic scenes, wine drinking, musicians, and brokenhearted princesses are often known as ‘Omar Khayyam’ rugs. These carpets are imbued with the poetry and world views of Khayyam, which contrasts with the more ascetic and moralistic religious doctrines of Persia.
The general theme is “wine, women and song” or carpe diem in the European poetic tradition.
As many of the quatrains celebrate a sensuous and hedonistic embrace of life’s fleeting pleasures, Khayyam is now eternally linked to a ‘party’ mentality.
“My friend,
Let’s not think of tomorrow,
But let’s enjoy this
Fleeting moment of life.”
“A Book of Verses underneath the Bough,
A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread — and Thou
Beside me singing in the Wilderness —
Oh, Wilderness were Paradise enow!”
Omar Khayyam
Shipping is $34 with Fedex within continental U.S. The rug is quite heavy for its size.
Or possible free pickup near Stockton – San Andreas – East Bay Area – San Leandro – with prior arrangement.
(QU0065 D)
