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Antique Silk Farahan Rug

19th century
Sold 27 November 2024 · Farnham Antique Carpets
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A rare fine antique silk Farahan (Fereghan) rug woven in the late 19th century.  An exquisite piece of workmanship from the Western Persia region, circa 1870-1880.  Farahan is famous for using pale blues, purples, greens and yellow dyes.  Which can be seen on this wonderful antique silk rug, as you walk around the rug and look at it from the darker side, and into the pile.  Silk rugs always change colour from one end to the other quite dramatically, as does this rare piece.

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 some signs of lower pile in areas and a couple of old repairs, but structurally very good for a rug over 140 years old.  Please view the additional 11 images to see the rugs pile up close.

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

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Silk Farahan Rug to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1071805
Dealers Internal Reference
10673
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.

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A rare fine antique silk Farahan (Fereghan) rug woven in the late 19th century.  An exquisite piece of workmanship from the Western Persia region, circa 1870-1880.  Farahan is famous for using pale blues, purples, greens and yellow dyes.
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 Which can be seen on this wonderful antique silk rug, as you walk around the rug and look at it from the darker side, and into the pile.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 Silk rugs always change colour from one end to the other quite dramatically, as does this rare piece.

fig 1. An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones.
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 some signs of lower pile in areas and a couple of old repairs, but structurally very good for a rug over 140 years old.  Please view the additional 11 images to see the rugs pile up close.

fig 2. An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones.
fig 2. Antique Silk Farahan Rug

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

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Silk Farahan Rug to the 1870s.

Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1071805
Dealers Internal Ref
10673
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silk Farahan Rug

Archive II An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones. View II
Archive III An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones. View III
Archive IV An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones. View IV
Archive V An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones. View V
Archive VI An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones. View VI
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Archive X An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones. View X
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An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones.
Antique Silk Farahan rug
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An antique Persian Farahan rug featuring an intricate central medallion with floral and botanical motifs in crimson, blue, and cream tones.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Traditional
  • MaterialSilk, Wool, Cotton
  • ColourCrimson
  • MotifsCentral medallion, Herati pattern, Floral sprays, Multi-border guards
  • SizeH 203 cm (80 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Farahan rugs are hand-knotted carpets produced in the Farahan district of west-central Persia, renowned for their fine weave, exceptional wool quality, and sophisticated botanical motifs developed primarily during the 19th century.

These carpets typically feature finely spun wool or silk foundations and piles, woven using asymmetrical Persian knots on cotton or wool warps, and dyed using natural vegetable colorants such as madder root and indigo.

Authentic pieces are identified by their characteristic dense knot density, supple handle, traditional Herati or medallion designs, natural abrash color variations, and the specific characteristics of the selvedges and fringe construction.

An antique rug adds texture and historical grounding to contemporary spaces; place it on polished hardwood floors to anchor minimalist seating arrangements or layer it over a neutral natural fibre base for added depth.

Preserve antique carpets by vacuuming gently without a beater bar, keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, rotating them annually for even wear, and using professional textile conservators for cleaning.
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