Antique Silk 'Souf' Kashan Prayer Rug, Circa 1900.

Name: Antique Silk 'Souf' Kashan Prayer Rug, Circa 1900.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA456116
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Description

Size: 6ft 8in x 4ft 1in (203 x 125cm).

Antique silk 'souf' Kashan prayer rug, on an ivory ground with a floral design.

Circa 1900.

A beautiful rug or wall hanging, silk on a silk foundation. Souf rugs have a sculptured effect, with the design in raised silk pile on a flat woven silk ground.

Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.

Good condition, even wear and some corrosion and old repairs.

Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1360.

Physical Dimensions

Height

203cm (79.92")

Width

125cm (49.21")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA456116

Dealers Internal Reference

R-1360

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Description

Size: 6ft 8in x 4ft 1in (203 x 125cm).

Antique silk 'souf' Kashan prayer rug, on an ivory ground with a floral design.

Circa 1900.

A beautiful rug or wall hanging, silk on a silk foundation. Souf rugs have a sculptured effect, with the design in raised silk pile on a flat woven silk ground.