Number 1744
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Flowery
Origin Kashan
Size 350 x 258
Age 1920
The serene natural dyes, the distinctive flowering vase, the suave sense of dynamism and motion, and above all the signature Kork Manchester lambswool are all trademarks and hallmarks of the weaving atelier of Mohammad Dabir Al Sanayeh of Kashan. The pastel tones, and particularly that lovely sky blue, are quite unusual for Persian rugs of the period. Condition is complete with scattered areas of shorter pile, giving the carpet a great old school, old world appeal.
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