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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Carpet to the 1880s.
That is certainly the case with this carpet. Ostensibly, the design appears to be an elegant repeat stylised floral pattern with flowering vases, palmettes and fan-like motifs arranged in a symmetrical pattern. However, closer inspection reveals a myriad of charming idiosyncrasies, including filler ornaments, large flowers emerging from very small ewers, and even an eye drawn inside one of the palmettes, perhaps as protection from the evil eye. Furthermore, the colours are quite beautiful, from the abrashed terracotta background to the subtle shades of green, yellow and light blue. The blue/brown combination is so striking and reminds one of early Seljuk carpets. The impressive field is framed by a narrow and much more restrained border. It is almost as if the weaver was framing his work of art. This is a wonderful carpet is highly collectible, but would also work very well in many decorative schemes adding real charm and character. The condition is generally good with moderate signs of wear and minor repairs. It has been professionally cleaned in our workshop.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Carpet to the 1880s.
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Bakshaish Carpet, North-west Persia, Circa 1880, 3.66m X 2.92m
