Antique Silk Farahan Rug

19th century

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

A beautiful fine antique silk Farahan (Fereghan) rug woven in the late 19th century. We can see some amazing abrash on this silk rug, (abrash is the term for dye change). The weaver has used varying dyes of purple and pale blue/greens to weave an exceptional work of art. The vase design is elaborate and full of fine detailing. We can see little hints of yellow dye used to.

This colour palette is a typical array of dyes for these elegant silk rugs from Fereghan (Farahan) in Western Persia. The silk glistens beautifully when the light catches it. Ideal to be used hung on the wall as a work of art as it is, or on the floor in a low traffic area such as bedroom. The condition is good with only minimal minor preservation restoration in place and some small lower areas of silk pile, please do view all the additional images. Missing a small amount at one end of about 2 centimetres. A rare and beautiful silk Fereghan rug, these are becoming very collectable.

Request a home visit to see this exquisite antique silk rug at home, you can select an ideal day and time that is convenient for you. We have been travelling all over the UK since 1990 visiting customers and helping interior designers.

Physical Dimensions

Height

203cm (79.92")

Width

130cm (51.18")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA807842

Dealers Internal Reference

9484

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.

Description

A beautiful fine antique silk Farahan (Fereghan) rug woven in the late 19th century. We can see some amazing abrash on this silk rug, (abrash is the term for dye change).

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The weaver has used varying dyes of purple and pale blue/greens to weave an exceptional work of art.

Farnham Antique Carpets

The vase design is elaborate and full of fine detailing. We can see little hints of yellow dye used to.

fig 1. Antique Silk Farahan rug — fig 1. Antique Silk Farahan Rug

This colour palette is a typical array of dyes for these elegant silk rugs from Fereghan (Farahan) in Western Persia. The silk glistens beautifully when the light catches it. Ideal to be used hung on the wall as a work of art as it is, or on the floor in a low traffic area such as bedroom. The condition is good with only minimal minor preservation restoration in place and some small lower areas of silk pile, please do view all the additional images. Missing a small amount at one end of about 2 centimetres. A rare and beautiful silk Fereghan rug, these are becoming very collectable.

fig 2. Antique Silk Farahan rug — fig 2. Antique Silk Farahan Rug

Request a home visit to see this exquisite antique silk rug at home, you can select an ideal day and time that is convenient for you. We have been travelling all over the UK since 1990 visiting customers and helping interior designers.