{"product_id":"vintage-persian-lori-rug-246-x-126-cm-81-x-42","title":"Vintage Persian Lori Rug","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"76590090-d6f9-40b1-a426-f69058ee9bf4\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% hand-spun wool on a wool base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHandknotted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVintage, circa 1940. Excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"674\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eHand-knotted by the Lori tribes who inhabit the rugged Zagros Mountain regions of western and southwestern Iran, these rugs reflect one of Persia’s oldest tribal weaving traditions. The Lori people have lived across areas spanning the region for centuries. Historically semi-nomadic pastoralists, the Lori tribes moved seasonally through mountain valleys with their livestock, and weaving developed as an essential household craft used to furnish tents and homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"676\"\u003eUnlike workshop or city rugs woven from precise graphs, Lori rugs are typically created from memory, intuition, and generational knowledge passed down through families. This gives them a highly individual and spontaneous character with more rustic aesthetic and strong tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eConstruction traditionally features hand-spun wool piled onto wool or occasionally cotton foundations, using the Persian asymmetric knot. The wool is often sourced from the tribe’s own sheep grazing in high-altitude pastures, producing fibres that are durable yet soft with a natural lustre. The weaving is typically sturdy and practical, designed to withstand everyday living. As with most tribal pieces, slight irregularities in shape and pattern are expected and celebrated as hallmarks of genuine hand craftsmanship rather than imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2139\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003eMany Lori rugs incorporate ancient tribal symbols and protective motifs believed to bring good fortune and ward off harm. Occasionally, stylised animals, plants, and abstract interpretations of the natural landscape appear, reflecting the weavers’ close connection to their mountainous environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2853\" data-start=\"2503\"\u003eEvery Lori rug is entirely unique, shaped by the individual weaver’s creativity and daily life rather than strict design rules. Once completed, these rugs were historically traded through regional markets and caravan routes, allowing them to travel far beyond the Zagros Mountains while preserving the spirit and cultural heritage of the Lori people.\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-4fe35e24-7fff-204d-5863-8ddbad923293\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47654338461952,"sku":"NR-0199","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/files\/IMG_2075copy.jpg?v=1774237013","url":"https:\/\/www.najaf.com.au\/products\/vintage-persian-lori-rug-246-x-126-cm-81-x-42","provider":"Najaf Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}