7×10 Dark Navy Persian Rug — Persian-Inspired Medallion
A study in quiet grandeur, this hand-knotted rug pairs an ink-dark navy field with refined cream borders. At its heart sits a large Persian-inspired medallion, framed by a vase-and-flowers motif that unfurls with measured symmetry. Sized precisely at 207 × 314 cm (6’9″ × 10’3″), it delivers true 7×10 presence without overwhelming the room—an elegant answer for spaces that call for depth, clarity, and poise. For search, this piece aligns with the term “7×10 dark navy Persian rug.”
Key Features
- Proportions: 207 × 314 cm (6’9½” × 10’3⅝”) — true 7×10 scale
- Palette: dark navy field with cream borders for crisp contrast
- Design: commanding central medallion with vase-and-flowers surround
- Weave: hand-knotted at approximately 100 KPSI for fine linework
- Materials: Welayati Kurk wool pile on a cotton foundation
Quality
Welayati Kurk wool is prized for its fine fiber and natural sheen, yielding a smooth hand and crisp edges to every floral curl and petal. The 100 knots per square inch construction supports nuanced drawing—clean medallion contours, balanced negative space—and gives the rug the resilience to age beautifully. A cotton foundation steadies the structure so the pile wears evenly and the geometry remains true over time.
Origin & Craftsmanship
Hand-knotted in Balkh, Afghanistan, this piece reflects a local weaving lineage that interprets classical Persian vocabulary with Afghan discipline and elegance. The medallion, vase, and flowers are rendered with the patient cadence of master weavers, each pass of the knot building depth and calm into the composition. The result is a rug that reads as both heritage and refinement—made to endure, and made to be noticed.
