1025 | Sooo Good 1930's Ivory-Ground Karaja with Triple Tribal Medallions | 2.1 x 2.11

Name: Sooo Good 1930's Ivory-Ground Karaja with Triple Tribal Medallions

Size: 2.1 x 2.11
Age: Circa 1930
Origin: Karaja Village, Northwest Persia
Pile: Hand-knotted wool on cotton foundation

About This Rug

Small rug, huge personality.

This gorgeous 1930s Persian Karaja proves that some of the most exciting rugs ever woven come in compact sizes. Set on a crisp ivory field, the design bursts to life with three stacked tribal medallions marching down the center — a classic Karaja layout that instantly gives the rug structure, rhythm, and that unmistakable Northwest Persian attitude.

Each medallion is packed with bold geometric detail, surrounded by lively tribal motifs and angular florals that feel both playful and powerful. The ivory background makes every color explode: fire-reds, deep indigo blues, sky blues, golden yellows, soft greens, and hints of coral all dancing across the field.

It’s the kind of palette that only comes from beautifully aged natural dyes, giving the rug depth and variation that changes with the light.

Framing the field is a series of crisp geometric borders in rich blues and reds, locking the whole composition together like a perfectly designed piece of tribal art.

Craftsmanship

Karaja rugs are woven in villages near the famous Heriz weaving region of Northwest Iran, where generations of artisans developed rugs known for their bold geometry, powerful medallions, and incredible durability.

This piece features:

• Hand-knotted wool pile

• Symmetrical Turkish (Ghiordes) knots

• Durable cotton foundation

• Excellent condition with healthy pile throughout

Despite being nearly a century old, the rug remains vibrant, sturdy, and full of life.

Why We Love It

This rug hits a sweet spot that collectors and designers obsess over:

• Ivory field (rare and highly desirable)

• Bold triple-medallion Karaja layout

• Wildly colorful tribal palette

• Perfect small accent size

It’s ideal for an entryway, reading nook, kitchen, or layered over a larger rug when you want to add a shot of color and history.

And at nearly 100 years old, it’s not just décor — it’s a little piece of Persian village art that somehow still looks ridiculously good today.