Number AH43
Type Village
Material Wool
Style Flowery
Origin Malayer
Size 115 x 191
Age 1870
An extremely attractive and finely woven carpet, yet a very peculiar and puzzling one indeed. In spirit it is quite related to French Aubusson needlework and is a great example of the period of Qajar infatuation with the court arts of the French Second Empire during the reign of Napoleon III (1851-71), known as 𝙇'𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨 𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙨. The rich theme of roses and flowering bouquets, an early and unique interpretation of the 𝙂𝙤𝙡 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜 theme, is not presented in the typical Persian manner but with a more European sensibility. The border suggests a wooden frame. The indigo is fascinatingly saturated and approximates pitch black, acting as a powerful negative space among the floral elements. In terms of weave, it is super fine and suggests a Bakhtiari Khan workshop whereas the dyes hint at Malayer. All in all, a unique and collectible artwork.
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