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Rare Pair of Antique Farahan Carpets
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Rare Pair of Antique Farahan Carpets

19th century
Sold 25 February 2025 · Farnham Antique Carpets
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Description

A very rare pair of antique Farahan carpets woven in the mid 19th Century, stunning saturated ancient dyes, large scale palmette designs and vivid colours.  The famous ancient Harshang design can be seen in the main field too, which is a stylised pattern from a Crab, often seen in the borders of Caucasian rugs from Azerbaijan.  It is incredibly rare and unusual to find a pair of carpets from this region, they presumably would have been commissioned for the Western market, as their size is rare to find too, being narrower than most carpets.  Each carpet measures 325 x 174 cm / 10'8" x 5'9".

Farahan loved these rich pinkish red dyes, sage-muddy greens and pale blues, combined with a deep blue almost black in places background colour.  A lower pile height is apparent, areas of preservation/restoration have been completed extremely well by expert restorers, on this ancient pair of carpets which are over 160 years old.  Remarkable and amazing for us to have these in our collection, we are excited to offer them for sale, as they will look beautiful in the right setting.

If you would like to view this rare pair of antique Farahan carpets at home soon, please click on the request a home visit to choose an ideal day and time for us to visit you.

Our professional home visits are a free and no obligation service, that we have offered since 1990. Visiting customers and interior designers nationwide helping create beautiful rooms.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Farahan Carpet to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
325cm (127.95")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1007880
Dealers Internal Reference
10855
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

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A very rare pair of antique Farahan carpets woven in the mid 19th Century, stunning saturated ancient dyes, large scale palmette designs and vivid colours.
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  The famous ancient Harshang design can be seen in the main field too, which is a stylised pattern from a Crab, often seen in the borders of Caucasian rugs from Azerbaijan.
Farnham Antique Carpets

  It is incredibly rare and unusual to find a pair of carpets from this region, they presumably would have been commissioned for the Western market, as their size is rare to find too, being narrower than most carpets.  Each carpet measures 325 x 174 cm / 10'8" x 5'9".

fig 1. A pair of rectangular antique Farahan carpets featuring dense floral and medallion motifs in red and blue tones with broad borders.
fig 1. Rare Pair of Antique Farahan Carpets

Farahan loved these rich pinkish red dyes, sage-muddy greens and pale blues, combined with a deep blue almost black in places background colour.  A lower pile height is apparent, areas of preservation/restoration have been completed extremely well by expert restorers, on this ancient pair of carpets which are over 160 years old.  Remarkable and amazing for us to have these in our collection, we are excited to offer them for sale, as they will look beautiful in the right setting.

fig 2. A pair of rectangular antique Farahan carpets featuring dense floral and medallion motifs in red and blue tones with broad borders.
fig 2. Rare Pair of Antique Farahan Carpets

If you would like to view this rare pair of antique Farahan carpets at home soon, please click on the request a home visit to choose an ideal day and time for us to visit you.

Our professional home visits are a free and no obligation service, that we have offered since 1990. Visiting customers and interior designers nationwide helping create beautiful rooms.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Farahan Carpet to the 1860s.

Height
325cm (127.95")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1007880
Dealers Internal Ref
10855
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Surrey
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Verified Since Oct 2018
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Farnham Antique Carpets
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A pair of rectangular antique Farahan carpets featuring dense floral and medallion motifs in red and blue tones with broad borders.
Rare Pair of Antique Farahan carpets
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCarpets
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Traditional
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourNavy Blue, Crimson Red
  • MotifsAll-over floral pattern, Multi-stripe border, Geometric medallions
  • SizeH 325 cm (128 in) x W 174 cm (69 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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Farahan carpets originate from the Markazi province in west-central Persia, specifically woven during the 19th and early 20th centuries, known for their exceptionally fine weave and sophisticated botanical motifs.

Authentic pieces are traditionally constructed with handspun wool piles on cotton foundations, utilising asymmetric Persian knots and natural vegetable dyes derived from sources like madder root and indigo.

Authenticity is identified by inspecting the fineness of the knot density, the use of abrash in the natural dyes, hand-finished selvages, and the specific structural characteristics of the wool foundation.

These textiles add warmth and historical texture to contemporary or traditional spaces, working effectively when grounded on hardwood floors beneath minimalist furniture to highlight their intricate patterns.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without rotary brushes, professional specialist washing when necessary, and keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent natural dye fading.
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