1047 | Hot Raspberry-Red Field, Electric Ice-Blue Geometry Antique Karaja Rug | 3.2 x 4.10

Name: Hot Raspberry-Red Field, Electric Ice-Blue Geometry Antique Karaja Rug

Size: 3.2 x 4.10
Origin: Karaja Region, Northwest Persia
Age: Early 20th Century
Pile: Low to medium pile with visible age wear and character

About This Rug

This is the kind of rug that makes everything around it step up.

The first thing that hits you is the color — a saturated, unapologetic raspberry-red field that feels alive, layered with electric ice-blue geometry that cuts through the surface with sharp, almost architectural clarity.

It’s bold without feeling forced.

At the center, a structured, angular medallion anchors the composition, surrounded by a field of tribal motifs that feel both spontaneous and deliberate at the same time — latch-hook forms, stylized florals, and geometric emblems that create movement without chaos.

This is classic Karaja village weaving.

You get that perfect balance of:

• Crisp, graphic drawing
• High-contrast color relationships
• A layout that feels intentional, not overdesigned

And then the border steps in and does its job perfectly.

A deep indigo frame, packed with rosettes and small-scale motifs, pulls everything together — grounding the intensity of the field while still letting the rug keep its edge.

The wear tells the rest of the story.

There’s visible age through the center, areas of abrasion, and that soft, broken-in texture that only comes from decades of real use. Nothing feels artificial. Nothing feels staged.

It has presence because it’s earned it.

Why We Love It

• Incredible raspberry + ice-blue contrast
• Sharp, graphic Karaja geometry
• Small size with oversized visual impact
• Authentic age wear that adds character, not distraction
• The kind of rug that instantly elevates a space

Ideal For

Perfect for:

• Entryways that need a statement
• Kitchens that need energy
• Offices or studios with personality
• Layered interiors that mix old and modern

Condition Notes

Age-related wear throughout with visible low-pile areas and abrasion, particularly through the central field. Minor edge irregularity and fringe wear consistent with age and use.

Structurally sound and visually strong.

One More Thing

This isn’t background.

This is the piece people notice first — and then keep coming back to.