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Antique Pictorial Kalamkari. Central Persia. 306cm X 153cm.
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Antique Pictorial Kalamkari. Central Persia. 306cm X 153cm.

1900 - 1920
Description

Iran,probably isfahan,first quarter 20th century.

Block printed and hand painted. Top repeat scene of probably rustam combating the khaqan of chin from firdausi's shahnama.

The main scene probably depicting yusuf and zulaikha a classic story from the qu'ran.

Nast'liq script cartouches above the lobed arch and near the main character.

These kalamkari's this size do appear in many arts of the islamic and indian worlds catalogues fairly regularly.

Size is 10 foot by 5 foot. 306cm X 153cm. Two pieces joined vertically,slip stitched together as they often are.

Conditionwise; very small tear to the right top corner,imaged,tiny hole,some time marks dotted about. Otherwise fresh and good.

Free world posting at asking price of £1250 gbp.

Now selling very reasonably priced rugs and carpets at affordable money.

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Persian Pictorial Kalamkari to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09708021
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Hand block-printed outlines with brushwork colour: early 20th-century Persian textile workshop methods.
Two vertical cotton widths hand-stitched together: standard practice for large hangings.
Qajar costume and nasta'liq inscriptions: typical of early 20th-century Isfahan kalamkari.
Gentle softening of pigments and light edge wear: age from honest domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
306cm (120.47")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244003
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
Iran,probably isfahan,first quarter 20th century.

Block printed and hand painted. Top repeat scene of probably rustam combating the khaqan of chin from firdausi's shahnama.

The main scene probably depicting yusuf and zulaikha a classic story from the qu'ran.

fig 1. An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground.
fig 1. Antique Pictorial Kalamkari. Central Persia. 306cm X 153cm.

Nast'liq script cartouches above the lobed arch and near the main character.

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These kalamkari's this size do appear in many arts of the islamic and indian worlds catalogues fairly regularly.
Country House and Eastern Interiors

Size is 10 foot by 5 foot. 306cm X 153cm. Two pieces joined vertically,slip stitched together as they often are.

fig 2. An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground.
fig 2. Antique Pictorial Kalamkari. Central Persia. 306cm X 153cm.

Conditionwise; very small tear to the right top corner,imaged,tiny hole,some time marks dotted about. Otherwise fresh and good.

Free world posting at asking price of £1250 gbp.

Now selling very reasonably priced rugs and carpets at affordable money.

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Persian Pictorial Kalamkari to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09708021
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Hand block-printed outlines with brushwork colour: early 20th-century Persian textile workshop methods.
Two vertical cotton widths hand-stitched together: standard practice for large hangings.
Qajar costume and nasta'liq inscriptions: typical of early 20th-century Isfahan kalamkari.
Gentle softening of pigments and light edge wear: age from honest domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
306cm (120.47")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244003
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground.
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Archive I An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground.

Antique Pictorial Kalamkari. Central Persia. 306cm X 153cm.

Archive II An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View II
Archive III An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View III
Archive IV An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View IV
Archive V An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View V
Archive VI An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View VI
Archive VII An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View IX
Archive X An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View X
Archive XI An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View XI
Archive XII An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View XIV
Archive XV An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground. View XV
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Country House and Eastern Interiors
Telephone 0788 4091348
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Leicestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/eastern
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An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground.
ANTIQUE PICTORIAL KALAMKARI. CENTRAL PERSIA. 306CM X 153CM.
Ref: SA1244003
An antique Persian Kalamkari printed cotton textile panel featuring central pictorial scenes of figures in traditional attire surrounded by intricate botanical and paisley borders on a cream ground.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Hanging
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Qajar
  • MaterialCotton
  • ColourCream, Red, Blue
  • MotifsFigural narrative scenes, Paisley border, Equestrian figures, Archway frame
  • SizeH 306 cm (120 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 0.1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Kalamkari is a traditional Persian and Indian technique of block-printing and hand-dyeing cotton textiles using natural dyes and wooden carved blocks. Pictorial kalamkari panels from Central Persia often depict historical narratives, equestrian scenes, or regional folklore.

Traditional Kalamkari textiles are crafted from hand-spun and hand-woven cotton cloth. Patterns are stamped onto the fabric using hand-carved wooden blocks and refined with hand-painted detailing using plant, mineral, and vegetable dyes.

Authentic antique pieces display subtle irregularities in block print alignment, natural variations in dye tones, and fine hand-painted outlines around figures, alongside characterful wear on plain-woven cotton backings.

Large textile panels can be mounted on a bespoke fabric frame as statement wall art, hung flat behind a bedhead, or suspended along a grand hallway to add warmth, colour, and historic texture.

Keep the textile away from direct sunlight to avoid dye fading, maintain a stable humidity level, and consult a professional textile conservator for specialised cleaning or conservation mounting.
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