Number 2119
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Kashan
Size 456 x 321
Age 1920
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An intact masterpiece commissioned by the royal palace in the early 1900s from the workshop of the legendary Grand Master Mohammad Dabir Al Sanaye.
The beautiful symmetry of the abstract field is broken by the royal Persian crown of the Shah at the top end. The crown, amazingly, contains another crown as well as the Shir o Khorshid, the royal Persian emblem of Lion & Sun π π¦ π
Such (very rare) carpets are called Darbari Ψ―Ψ±Ψ¨Ψ§Ψ±Ϋ from the word Darbar meaning royal court. It came into English via the Raj in India as durbar. The Shahβs palace ordered it and thus the artist (Dabir) had the privilege of weaving the royal crown inside as a mark of royal approval & belonging.
Dabir was a very clever artist. This is a unique creation of his, I havenβt seen any at all similar. He created a magnificent negative space with the burgundy red and brought the massive field to life with a wonderful vision of roses. An eye catching medallion is formed from sweet floral forms and is complemented by 4 symmetric flowery dreams in the corners. None of these floral elements has any contours or silhouettes: entirely free from any lines or constraints. Pure genius.
The borders offer more flowery delights, that balance the abstract starkness of the Bordeaux field. Very unusually, the border is on Ivory creme tone. Another first.
This is perfection. This is where the βred carpetβ got its name from. This is what palace quality. This is genius.
Itβs also the largest signed Dabir I have ever seen. The quality of wool and weave are exceptional.
456 x 321
Early 1900s
Super collectible. Only serious requests please!
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I must say this one of the most enriching carpet purchase experiences I ever had. This was not a mere transaction but more an experience about art and history. Dr Maktabi's experience and knowledge in this space is second to none. Highly recommended! R.A., Doha, Qatar
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