1010 | Gorgeous Bright & Colorful Persian Karaja in Reds, Blues & Jewel-Tone Accents | 2.5 x 3.11

Name: Gorgeous Bright & Colorful Persian Karaja in Reds, Blues & Jewel-Tone Accents

Size: 2.5 x 3.11

Age: Vintage / 1930's

Pile: Medium pile with beautiful color and great presence

About This Rug

This Bright and Colorful Persian Karaja is pure eye candy — the kind of rug that instantly wakes up a room.

Karaja rugs are known for their bold village geometry and confident medallion layouts, and this one absolutely delivers. The design carries that classic Karaja rhythm with strong structure and lively tribal motifs that feel energetic without being chaotic.

But the real star here is the color palette. This rug hits that rare sweet spot where everything just works together. Rich reds and deep navy blues anchor the design, while sky blue, emerald green, and warm gold bring brightness and movement across the field. Layered throughout are touches of chocolate brown, vibrant tangerine, and soft rose pink, creating a palette that feels lively, warm, and beautifully balanced.

It’s the kind of natural dye combination that only gets better with time — vibrant but still grounded, colorful without ever feeling loud.

At 2.5 x 3.11, this is one of those ideal small-format rugs that can go just about anywhere — entryway, bedside, kitchen, layered over a larger rug, or tucked into a space that needs a shot of personality.

Bottom line: small rug, massive charm.

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, variation, and signs of age are completely normal and part of what give these rugs their depth, charm, and authenticity.

Translation: that’s character, not damage.

Rug Pad Tip

We always recommend a high-quality custom-cut rug pad made 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? Who lived with it? Where did it travel over the years?

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.