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Antique Soumak Flat-weave, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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Antique Soumak Flat-weave, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

19th century
Sold 4 July 2020 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This magnificent soumak flat-weave was made by Afshar nomads during the last quarter of the 19th century. It has been in an English private collection since it was acquired in Iran in the 1950s. The soumak weave is superb and the wool is soft and pliable which makes me think it was originally made as a bed-cover or simply a tent floor covering. I have never come across a superb weaving like this before - made in two parts because of the narrow nomadic looms, and then expertly sewn together up the centre. With good underlay, this flat-weave can be used on the floor today in a modern setting and will look amazing. The pale, vegetable-dye, golden-yellow field has to be seen to be fully appreciated. A truly fabulous weaving.

Size: 2.26m x 1.70m (7' 5" x 5' 7").

Physical Dimensions
Height
226cm (88.98")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA681716
Dealers Internal Reference
RPD32
Dealers Notes

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Description
This magnificent soumak flat-weave was made by Afshar nomads during the last quarter of the 19th century. It has been in an English private collection since it was acquired in Iran in the 1950s.
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The soumak weave is superb and the wool is soft and pliable which makes me think it was originally made as a bed-cover or simply a tent floor covering.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

I have never come across a superb weaving like this before - made in two parts because of the narrow nomadic looms, and then expertly sewn together up the centre. With good underlay, this flat-weave can be used on the floor today in a modern setting and will look amazing. The pale, vegetable-dye, golden-yellow field has to be seen to be fully appreciated. A truly fabulous weaving.

Size: 2.26m x 1.70m (7' 5" x 5' 7").

Height
226cm (88.98")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA681716
Dealers Internal Ref
RPD32
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Archive I Antique Soumak Flat-Weave, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Soumak Flat-weave, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

Archive II Antique Soumak Flat-Weave, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia. View II
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Archive VII Antique Soumak Flat-Weave, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia. View VII
Archive VIII Antique Soumak Flat-Weave, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia. View VIII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Soumak Flat-Weave, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
Antique Soumak Flat-Weave, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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Antique Soumak Flat-Weave, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 226 cm (89 in) x W 170 cm (67 in)
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