1880 Persian Carpet

14 ft 3 in x 17 ft 6 in 4 34 m x 5 33 m this exquisite sultanab.

1880 persian carpet. This antique farahan persian carpet circa 1880 in pure handspun wool and organic vegetable dyes showcases a classic sarouk design in rich blues and navy red gold and light pink. Circa 1880 to 1910 per professional appraisal organic dye wool background of my persian carpets. 366 258 cm. Edwards praised kerman carpets extensively and felt they were the best of persia and best in the world.

He noted that due to the use of roller looms they were weaving up to 15 by 30 foot carpets. The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. Some merchants also used the southern ports on the persian gulf to export persian rugs to the us by ship. My family has collected persian carpets since the 1930s and many of them have been handed down to me.

Rug type hand knotted. Workshops established edit by the later decades of the 19th century probably around 1880 the supply of these fine antique rugs from persia was on the low side. Persian rugs circa date. Large light blue shabby chic sultanabad rug country of origin rug type.

Edwards noted that the top designers were. Category late 19th century persian sultanabad antique persian rugs. 500 97 cm persian hamadan rug. The large carpet i used to handcraft this miniature carpet was professionally appraised cleaned cut to size hemmed and fringed antique.

The best books on kerman rugs are the persian carpet by cecil edwards and oriental carpet design. Category persian antique 1880s more carpets. The variety of artistic expression found in the different types of handknotted persian carpets is unparalleled. Handknotted persian carpets are renowned for their high quality and the art of persian carpet making is amongst the oldest in the world with knowledge and carpet making skills having been handed down and perfected over several centuries and generations.

188 144 cm persian heriz carpet. Stylized floral motifs decorate the border and field in a symmetrical pattern creating a versatile and sophisticated carpet suitable for almost any space.