Number 2118
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Prayer Rug
Origin Kashan
Size 200 x 134
Age 1920
Grand Master Safa Zadeh of Kashan & the eternal charm of the architectural prayer rug
I just love how the mehrab architectural niche incorporates design ornaments from what would usually be the central medallion of a Safa Zadeh Kashan. Sublime, unadulterated, pure genius.
Please observe and admire the various artistic elements in the architecture (columns, lantern, vase) and the naturalistic motifs (flowers, shrubs, flowers). How stupefyingly gorgeous are they?
NB/PS actual Persian urban workshop prayer carpets are pretty rare. There are many mehrab patterns, very few of which actually have real prayer design or usage.
Safa Zadeh is arguably the most accomplished Kashani artist, Dabir aside, of the Reza Shah period (1925-1941),
Super perfect condition
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