Distressed Antique Fereghan Carpet, Persian

A wonderful distressed antique Fereghan carpet woven around 1880, the natural colours are just fantastic!  Showing are worn areas of pile in many areas as we can see on the high resolution image, but it does not have any holes or structural damage at all.  Mainly the wear is scattered around the carpet and in some ways adds to the charm and beauty of an antique carpet around 140 years old.   We always supply excellent anti-slip underlay which keeps the carpet flat and aids its preservation.  Beautifully drawn all over floral design created by expert weavers, the natural dyes of the late 19th century are just sublime.  Full of character and interest, it is also rarer to find an ivory main background example.  With an abundance of pale greens, yellows, soft reds and pale blues, this carpet would sit so well in a drawing room or study for example.

Fereghan carpets are generally one of two types, the first being a full field decoration of floral motifs based on Persian designs, most commonly with the geometric ‘Herati’ design.  The second has a full medallion, usually with a contrasting colour, the edge of which is surrounded by a zig zag or jagged border. The dyes have mellowed beautifully due to the carpets age allowing it to be placed in a drawing room or dining room with ease.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & all over the UK by appointment.  Please request a home visit to view this antique Fereghan carpet in situ, we love helping customers or interior designers find the perfect carpet for a room.

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.