1950s Handmade Wool Boteh Rug, Red and Ivory, 104 × 156 cm - 1C1299

This handmade wool rug from the 1950s features a vivid red field filled with small, repeating boteh motifs. Ivory corner panels and a broad patterned border provide a striking contrast. Stylised animals and angular vines add playful details around the densely patterned centre. The field carries neat, staggered rows of small boteh forms rather than a central medallion. Dark outlines define the individual motifs, with ivory and orange details bringing each shape into focus. The repetition creates a lively rhythm across the red ground. Four ivory corner panels give the red field an elongated, clipped-corner outline. The corner panels contain angular decorative forms that echo the surrounding border. Along the broad ivory frame, stylised four-legged animals alternate with branching vines and geometric details. Red and ivory dominate the palette, supported by dark navy, orange and muted green details. The wool surface gives the patterned design a tactile appearance. Measuring 104 × 156 cm, this rug offers a compact format with plenty of decorative detail. Good vintage condition, with short, uneven fringe ends and some age-related surface variation.