1011 | Classic Persian Karaja with Rich Red Field & Ice Blue Accents | 1.10 x 2.9

Name: Classic Persian Karaja with Rich Red Field & Ice Blue Accents

Size: 1.10 x 2.9

Age: Vintage / 1930's

Pile: Medium pile with beautiful age character

About This Rug

This Persian Karaja is a perfect little example of why these village rugs have such a loyal following. Small scale, classic design, and a color palette that never goes out of style.

The rug opens with a deep classic red field, the kind of warm foundation that makes every other color sing. Running through the center are the bold geometric medallions Karaja rugs are known for, giving the piece that strong tribal rhythm and structure collectors love.

What really makes this one special are the cool ice blue accents woven throughout the design. They cut through the warm reds beautifully and create that crisp contrast that gives the rug so much life. Touches of soft cream and subtle sage green add balance and depth, keeping the palette grounded while still feeling fresh and vibrant.

At 1.10 x 2.9, this is one of those highly versatile small-format rugs that works almost anywhere — an entryway moment, beside a bed, layered over a larger rug, or tucked into a cozy corner that needs a little character.

Bottom line: classic village weaving with timeless color.

The Real Deal

Every rug we carry is authentic, handmade, and completely one-of-a-kind. No duplicates. No copies. No stacks of identical rugs sitting in a warehouse somewhere.

This Karaja was hand-knotted with natural wool using traditional village weaving techniques, and it has been professionally cleaned so it’s ready for its next chapter.

Once it sells, that's it. There will never be another one exactly like it.

Condition Notes

This is a genuine vintage handmade textile. Minor irregularities, color variation, and signs of age are completely normal and part of what give these rugs their charm and authenticity.

Translation: that’s character, not damage.

Rug Pad Tip

We always recommend using a high-quality custom-cut rug pad designed specifically for hand-knotted rugs. A proper pad protects the structure of the rug, adds body underfoot, and keeps everything from sliding around.

A Little Perspective

Rugs like this weren’t made in factories. They were woven knot by knot on village looms, often by artisans working from memory, instinct, and generations of tradition.

Who first owned it? Where did it travel? How many homes has it seen over the decades?

We may never know the full story — and honestly, that mystery is part of the beauty.

At Rugsnob, we hunt down the good ones — the rugs with real soul, real craftsmanship, and real presence — and pass them along to people who know the difference.

Because once you’ve lived with a rug like this, the mass-produced stuff just doesn’t hit the same.