Description
Ancient antique Ziegler carpet woven around 140 years ago, with a wonderful indigo main field colour, rare to come across such lovely blue background Ziegler’s as often they were terracotta in colour. But instead this warm red tone has been used for the main border. We can see some soft pink hues, pale blues, and sandy gold tones – dyes made famous by the Ziegler workshop. Condition is excellent, with a high soft wool pile all over. Minimal minor wear in places, which only enhances the character and charm of this beautiful carpet.
Available to be privately viewed at home, by requesting a home visit, you can choose a convenient day and time for us to bring this carpet to you. We travel nationwide showing our carpets to private customers and interior designers, it would be a pleasure to help you soon. Alternatively arrange a visit to our barn showroom, we are open Monday to Saturday by appointment only.
The history of Ziegler carpets: In 1883, Ziegler and Co, of Manchester, England established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad Persia, which employed designers from major western department stores such as B. Altman & Co of New York and Liberty, to modify 16th- and 17th-century Eastern designs for the more restrained western taste. Using highly developed dying techniques, and the best artisans from the region, the Ziegler Co created rugs with beautiful, all-over patterns and with softer palettes than their vibrant Persian counterparts.
Ziegler & Co employed designers from major western department stores such as A B. Altman & Co of New York and Liberty, to modify 16th- and 17th-century Eastern designs for the more restrained western taste. Using highly developed dying techniques, and the best artisans from the region, the Ziegler Co created rugs with decorative all-over patterns and with softer palettes than their vibrant Persian counterparts. Taking the small intricate patterns of finer Persian carpets and enlarging the floral motifs to use on these Ziegler’s. Their following and popularity with the best interior designers throughout the world has seen them stay at the top of the industry since they were produced.
