These carpets would have been woven in workshops by the best weavers using a ‘cartoon’ drawing to know exactly where each knot would go. The precision is quite remarkable. The weave is very fine indeed, being a fine town carpet the pile is cut finely and low. The wool fine pile is in general good condition with some scattered lower areas of pile and old restoration. Still in very good order for a carpet over 120 years old.
Tehran is the capital of Iran the country historically referred to as Persia, the greatest carpet producing country in the world. However, while traditional rugs have been woven in a variety of styles throughout Persia for centuries and centuries Tehran itself only became a centre of rug production after the great revival of Persian weaving in the late nineteenth century. Tehran carpets are famous for elaborate intricate floral designs, Vase designs and tree of life designs. They are rare to find in perfect condition and early examples.
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