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Antique Tehran carpet

Circa 1900
427 × 325 cm 14’ x 10’7”
£ POA
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In remarkable condition this antique Tehran carpet is a real masterpiece of weaving. This rare and exceptional carpet has an extremely fine weave and unbelievable floral detail. Woven with a natural white main border, this allows the drawing of flowers and leaves and their colours to excel.  The background colour is an unusual sandy to grey tone, which works very well again to allow the intricate floral design and quantity of dyes to work as a piece of art.  With no central medallion this is a masterpiece of weaving to use on the floor in a variety of rooms and enjoy for another 100 years.

These exceptional fine carpets from Tehran were often commissioned for important people and private homes in the late 19th to early 20th century. Woven by the best expert master weavers the variety of natural dyes and quality of wool are of the highest order. One of the best examples of weaving we have seen from Tehran, the workmanship is truly breathtaking! A very rare and collectable carpet in amazing condition.

These town fine carpets would have been woven in workshops by the best weavers using a ‘cartoon’ drawing to know exactly where each knot of wool and silk highlight would be placed, looking for near perfection in the weave. The precision is quite remarkable and this exceptional piece highlights the skill of weaving from Persia during this period.

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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.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & all over the UK by appointment. Please request a home visit to view this rare antique Tehran carpet in situ or in make an appointment for a private viewing at our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey.

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