Number 1802
Type Workshop
Material Silk
Origin Kashan
Style Tree
Size 307 x 210
Age 1850
A stellar antique Kashan woven in the remarkable 3D technique called Soof Barjasteh, whereby the motifs are embossed and woven in (silk) pile while the background or field is "carved out" in (silk) kilim flat-weave. Usually these rare rugs, if they survive, are small. The size and scale here are uncommon and very impressive. A Paradise Garden of Eden sprawls out with twin Trees of Life and a millefleurs landscape. All in silk! With sparkling natural dyes. Collector's choice.
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The idea of purchasing valuable rugs and other artwork online from an overseas seller is daunting for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that, not being able to examine and feel the rug for yourself, you are never entirely certain that the origin, age or condition of the rug corresponds with the dealerβs description. For me, I could never take this step unless I had absolute trust in the integrity of the dealer, and my recent experience with Hadi confirms that my faith in him was well placed. Every detail of the antique rug expertly explained by Hadi was accurate and when I finally received the actual rug, it turned out to be even more stunning than his photos depicted. F. Alsagoff, Singapore
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