A super pretty pale antique Khorassan carpet, circa 1890-1900 the weave is fine and the wool is very soft. Beautiful natural faded dyes, using wonderful variations of pale blues. You will see that the blues change throughout the carpet from darker blues, to light blues and back again. This is where the weavers have used different batches of wool, and over the last 100 plus years the dyes have faded and oxidised. The term for dye change is known as abrash and adds immense character to antique carpets, which modern weavers try to replicate in new rugs.
The condition is good in general, the fringes and sides are secure and strong. With the main field showing some signs of wear and lower pile, this just adds to the character and appeal of this beautiful antique Khorassan.
If we can show you this carpet at home or in our showroom soon, it would be our pleasure, please make contact in your preferred way.
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.Internal Reference: 10596
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA977347
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 367cm (144.5inches)Width is 237cm (93.3inches)Depth is 3cm (1.2inches)
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