Number 1974-1975
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Prayer Rug
Origin Kashan
Size 205 x 129
Age 1925
A very early creation of what would become a timeless classic, this pair of antique Kashan survives in mint condition. We see a charming garden field topped by a Mehrab prayer arch that rises ever so gracefully. The central axis takes us from a flowering vase, radiating a Millefleurs panoply of beautiful flowers, to a Doornama cameo roundel showcasing a palace setting on a hill, to the apex of the niche. The quality of the Kork baby lambswool and the outstanding natural dyes are the real tour de force. Unmissable for lovers of collectible Persian rugs.
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