Radiant Vintage Sabzevar Rug: Indigo Medallion and Madder-Dyed Field

At first glance, this piece presents the classic Sabzevar medallion, a design from the town of Sabzevar in Greater Khorasan.

The corner spandrels cleverly echo the medallion, completing the harmony of the layout.

The dye work is a standout: the blues come from natural indigo, and the field is dyed with madder root. The palette is entirely natural and admired for its depth and lasting beauty.

• Origin: Sabzevar, near Mashad, Khorasan, NE Persia
  
• Materials: Hand knotted wool pile on cotton foundation
  
• Age: Circa 1970s-1980s
  
• Size: 7' 3” x 10' 2" (220 x 310 cm)
  
• Vegetable-dyed