Posts of Persian Carpet Collection

Incredibly impressive in the magnitude of its dimensions and the majesty of its artistry, this most distinguished antique Ferahan Sarouk (FARAHAN SAROOQ) palace size carpet is an accomplishment that expands the boundaries of art weaving. Burnished golden accents around its inner medallion bring a shimmering, luxurious effect that is seamlessly reaffirmed by the sumptuous array of precious garnet, celadon, coral and exquisite terracotta hues that adorn every part of its bejeweled expanse. Entirely immersive in its experience, its nuanced floral garlands and expressive boughs are subtly amplified by the shimmering patina of time-softened, artisan-dyed wool. Its heavy pile condition ensures the great durability of this antique Persian rug for decades to come. Resale Right: No! 16 . 9 in. x 12 .1 511 cm. x 366 cm Circa 1850 170 years old-Another Miracle of FERAHAN SAROUK Persian carpet!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

HERIZ Sensitively executed botanical tracery and lifelike expressions of infinitely detailed flowering forms make this refined Persian Serapi Heriz carpet woven at the turn-of-the-19th-century an extremely memorable addition to a signature interior space. its dimensions are as expansive as its virtuoso cruciform medallion, which extends to virtually touch both top and bottom edges, inviting the eye explores its countless individual flower-filled compartments. Creative ivory and indigo cornerpieces and a beguiling suite of exquisite multi-scaled borders continue to provide sheltered spaces in which the most creative and painstakingly rendered floral motifs can flourish. Price upon request! 13' 5" x 20' 4" 409cm x 620cm Circa 1875

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

BAKHTIARI This is an superbly preserved, 145-year-old first-quality representative of the Bakhtiari tribe’s most cherished carpet pattern. The Garden Compartment design is centuries old, originally reflecting the royal Safavid Garden design where each area divided by waterways was dedicated to a particular plant. By the end of the 19th century, only occasional examples emerged in different rug styles, except the Bakhtiari weavers who found in its format a fountain of inspiration. Here, in their traditional richly colored palette, willow, fruit, and starflower trees mingle with more fanciful “boteh bushes” and garden archways. Its great variety of motifs is rare and dexterous accomplished. Its very fine knotting referred to by the Bakhtiaris as “Bibibaff” or “Grandmother’s Weave” is notable and its condition superb. 10' 9" x 14' 2" 328 cm x 432 cm Circa 1875

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

A SILK-SOUF TEHRAN CARPET This century-and-a-half-old Tehran "Garden of Paradise” rug is an astonishing window that gives the viewer a front-row seat to a kinetic illustration of nature in motion. Flower-studded branches house exotic birds, including a dedicated mating pair successfully defending their nest. At the right, a delightfully rendered, fully maned lion roars, startling forest deer that quickly exit stage left. A leopard sneaks toward another lion’s successful hunt, but the cautious cat is alert and has become wary. A full spectrum of richly brewed hues goes above and beyond in this untamed drama and invests this rug with the enlivening glow of now-lost color recipes. Every motif of this dynamo rug is imbued with an expertly conceived dimensionality thorugh abrash textures. Within each panel of the border, a new scene unfolds. Gazelle couples nuzzle one another beneath the blooming boughs while a proud mother hen observes her chicks eagerly pecking at the earth. The condition is magnificent, with copious fringe remaining. This Tehran is a major piece appropriate for special floor placement or displayed as tapestry art.Resale Right: No! 8' 6" x 12' 0" 259cm x 366cm Late 19th Century

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

MANCHESTER KASHAN This antique Kashan carpet is one of the finest examples we have experienced in our three decades of business. Highly sophisticated in design, this antique Manchester Kashan palace-size oriental carpet presents a luxurious lamb's wool pile and a glowing salmon field. Manchester Kashan represent an elite subgroup of classical Persian carpets that feature extremely fine knotting, chiseled floral designs, a silken texture and soft, glowing hues. They are usually seen in the 4x6 to 10x14 range, and virtually never in carpets of great size. Price upon request! 13' 5" x 22' 3"-78 409cm x 678cm Circa 1900

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

BAKHTIARI Very large Persian Bakhtiaris are extremely difficult to find, especially when boasting such great age and individual character. This over 170-year-old representative of this beloved style is not only of the great, This excellent quality vintage Persian Bakhtiari Haft Shotor carpet presents an unusual rhythmic, undulating allover pattern on a rich ruby field. Like a giant puzzle each row seamlessly interlocks with the other, infinitely repeating according to the traditional belief of the rug designer and weavers. Bakhtiari rugs woven before 1880 are renowned for their extremely durable wool and luminous color derived from natural dyestuffs. The design is punctuated with striking color tones, such as dusky rose, emerald green, aqua and sapphire, adding even greater visual interest to this highly animated carpet. Happily, as well as being a fascinating decorative composition, it is in excellent, heavier pile condition 10' 7" x 30' 6" 343cm x 894cm 19th Circa 1850

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

SULTANABAD Treasured for their often imaginative, even whimsical sophisticated visual rapport, the most artistic, innovative 19th-century Sultanabad carpets have now become virtually impossible to find. This is especially so with carpets possessing unusually wide, oversize dimensions. A ravishingly innovative, very early example, this stellar nearly 14x18 carpet offers a grand vision of asymmetrically oriented overscale elements coupled with spontaneous diminutive artistry that is a constant visual treat to behold. Two intentionally irregularly positioned, blazing floral medallions command attention against a ground like a rippled sapphire pool, with a third slipping slowly downward “off frame.” This sense of movement conceptually reifies that we are only witnessing a small window into a greater infinite spectacle. A wide coral-toned border further showcases an extraordinary palette of difficult-to-dye tropical hues. Resale Right: No! 13' 7" x 17' 7" 414cm x 536cm 3rd Quarter, 19th Century

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

DABIR KASHAN A tour-de-force of Oriental rug designing, this imaginative turn-of-the-20th century Vase rug is a best-of-the-best example of the Kashan city tradition at that time. Presenting a paradisiacal series of tableaus, the complexity of this finely woven patterning is astonishing, as is its perfect rendering of it by an uber-attentive Kashan weaver. The field design is broken into three tiers. The lowest section reveals a grand vase holding a lush bouquet of zinnias and other elaborate flowers, flanked by smaller pots where golden birds sit atop scarlet pansy-like blossoms. The middle zone includes a framed picture of long-legged waterfowl, while under the scalloped archway of the third portion, another vase with birds is articulated. Above it, a mountain scene with deer completes the visual journey. The repetition of the main border’s fanciful, highly decorative patterning skillfully balances the complexity of the field. Resale Right: No! 4' 5" x 6' 89" 135cm x 224cm Circa 1910

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

HAJI BABA GANJEH TABRIZ The most revered floral weaving style that emerged from the city of Tabriz in the 19th century, Haji Baba Ganjeh rugs also exclusively employed the center medallion and corner piece format, with only a fraction presenting overall designs. This landmark, remarkably well-preserved over 145-year-old piece reveals a masterful command of a far less encountered multi-medallion approach, infusing fresh creativity that is seamlessly executed with consummate craftsmanship and aesthetic nuance. Presenting a stunning abundance of regal red tones only very rarely encountered in such profusion in a Haji Baba carpet, the notably open reserve demonstrates astonishing dexterous abrash that transitions from soft terracotta to striking garnet and ruby red as it ascends. Twelve antique ivory medallions, each with its own slightly modified outline and internal pattern, are artfully juxtaposed by equally engaging cobalt blue rosettes. 10' 4" x 13' 7" 315 cm x 414 cm Circa 1875

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

ISFAHAN This classical antique rug is preserved in impeccable condition. Upholding Isfahan's reputation for very finely woven, stylized botanical carpets, it features a stunning display of finely wrought detail, a highly intricate and compact design, and a gorgeous palette of elegant colors. The main field depicts a tree of flowing branches and waving leaves, constructed in an almost mosaic fashion, producing patterns within patterns. It creates a graceful sense of movement that erupts in a wondrously overflowing canopy at the top, then unfurls back down the rug. The liberal use of scarcely found green tones throughout the design adds to the rug's prodigious appeal. Sale Right Now: No 10' 2" x 6' 10" 310cm x 211.5cm Circa 1940

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

The best examples of Heriz rugs from the very early 20th century production offer medallions of architectural proportions from the earlier Serapi tradition, an exquisite palette of harmonious tones, and evidence of spontaneous irregularities in the drawing. Here the rose red reserve holds a grand medallion and myriad stylized botanical motifs. Wide ivory corners, equally covered in design, add counterpoint. The oak leaf and rosette main border is itself mesmerizing, due in part to the sprinkles of color silhouetted by the indigo blue base tone, suggesting stars in the night sky. In outstanding condition, this versatile room size geometric carpet style is at home in contemporary to traditional residences. Price upon request! 9' 4" x 12' 1"19 284cm x 368cm Circa 1910

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

150 years old-At the apex of the prized Mohtasham Kashan style is this unprecedented large room-size carpet that introduces a magnificent, never-before-seen color combination for this style. This rare chromatic event, as well as its sublime detailing, top-notch construction, and highest quality lamb’s wool, suggests this piece may have been woven on commission. The ground-breaking saffron gold main border commands rivetted attention first. The exhilarating relationship between it and the exact rendering of the consummate persimmon dye reveals the virtuosity of the team that created this piece. Every available space is attentively adorned with gracefully effusive foliage of captivatingly skillful clarity and nuance, providing an infinite source of discovery for the viewer. 10' 11" x 13' 3" 333cm x 404cm 3rd Quarter, 19th Century (High-Collectible) Sensitively abrashed blue secondary tonalities skillfully imbue this perfect rug with a sense of the inexactitude that appears in nature, thus achieving an even more profound artistic impact.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

150 years old-Malayer Rug! Stemming from a village tradition renowned for its sophisticated weave, with lusciously warm natural colors that have magically softened over time, this is a refined example of Malayer magnificent center medallion creates an entrancing atmosphere to which all other inventive, crystal clear botanically inspired design craftsmanship at its best. The balanced composition of its motifs is supportive. A lightly patinated surface shimmers with an ethereal light that sets ago its exotic tonalities of rose gold, French blue, and Mediterranean green. Price upon request!☎️ 4' 8" x 6' 5" 142cm x 196cm 3rd Quarter, 19th Century (Connoisseur-Caliber) Together, the inspired elements of this memorable art rug combine to create a poetic loveliness that will continue to beguile its admirers for decades to come due to its extremely good condition.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

A Special collection of ISFAHAN Carpet! Master HASAN HEKMATNEJAD - Very fine knotting with a resultant mind-boggling detail and astonishing naturally-dyed jewel tones combine to create a fresh interpretation of this long-esteemed Persian carpet style. This piece from the Persian Court tradition offers a symphony of beautifully-combined colors that fill highly faceted blossoms of great variety. In each quadrant, differing scales and structures of the flowerheads are infinitely beguiling! The medallion itself is specially conceived, its interior less defined by concentric layers than typical, revealing instead a single azure blue center supporting attendant palmettes. The border emphasizes expertly rendered rose petals reflecting the European shading technique that intermix inventively with delicate traditional Persian floral designs. This piece with its hard-to-find small room size dimensions is in very good condition and offers an equally rare level of formal ambiance. 4' 8" x 7' 3" 142cm x 221cm Circa 1940 Signature of the elite" Master HASAN HEKMATNEJAD" workshop '’known as MAJNONI’’

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

150 years old-The unique snowflake-like center medallion of this superb Persian Ferahan Sarouk antique carpet emerges from an intricately patterned field of stunningly etched blossoms. The carnelian red ground, undulating with intentional tonal variations, reflects the many changes seen in nature and evokes a tremendous sense of visual depth. The skillful use of levels of contrast throughout this singular 19th century Oriental rug, such as the use of the ivory outlining that encloses the midnight blue areas, enhances its artistic prowess. The extensive range of scale from the tiniest of flowers to the grand interplay between the medallion and corner pieces is sure to delight the eye of the seasoned Oriental rug connoisseur. Price upon request!☎️ 9' 1" x 11' 8" 277cm x 356cm 3rd Quarter, 19th Century 150 years old-Another Miracle of FERAHAN SAROUK Persian carpet! Its condition remains superb after some 1-½ centuries.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

TABRIZ-Brilliantly conceived, the mark of the master designer Hadji Jallili is evident in every attribute of this enrapturing large place -size carpet, including its extremely fine weave, riveting clarity of design with many artful nuances, and delicate shading of its resonant earthy colors. A dazzling array of Rococo vinery supports a cultivar of sharply etched, nuanced foliage on a seldom-seen deep blue field. Wreath-like flowering boughs and bouquets fill the multifarious spaces around the elaborate plexus. These elements create an ambiance of graceful elegance inspired by nature and hint at paradisiacal gardens beyond. Scintillating shades of sky blue are briefly introduced in the tracery near the bottom, an illuminated reminder of the extreme technical skill required to achieve such finesse. Remarkably, this rare treasure of the court weaving tradition offers heavier pile condition at over 150 years old. 20' 6" x 14' 7"112,550 670cm x 460cm 3rd Quarter, 19th Century Dark blue ground with large polychrome palmette and flower festoons, animals, birds and corner ornaments with arabesques and a vase. A wide brownish-red main border with large palmettes, flowers and cloud bands. The outer secondary border has an inscription. Slightly dirty, stains, minor colour run areas and mothdamages. The sides have insignificant fold wear.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

This luxuriant area-size Isfahan inherits a pedigree of craftsmanship and artistic sensitivity that were informed by a long history of regal workshops of the Safavid dynasty in this 16th century capital city. With a knot density of over 300 kpsi, and lamb’s wool surface radiating an enchanting luster, its lush patterning appears to circulate around the sophisticated center medallion. The mind-boggling field contains detailed cloudbands and numerous exotic birds within foliage in various postures. The signature Isfahan colors are here radiantly rendered with powder, sky, and ice blues in harmonious interplay with rich carnelian reds and deeper-hued cobalt. Price upon request!☎️ 12' 2" x 8' 4" 395cm x 275cm Circa 1920 This piece has been treated with great respect for a period of 100 years, as it comes to us in remarkable, unblemished full-pile condition.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

170 years old-A wondrous work of art doubling as a palace-size carpet, this Tabriz conceived by the virtuoso designer Hadji Jallili is the epitome of elegance through its visual, chromatic, and tactile qualities. Woven by masters of their craft, its delicately rendered architectural medallion offers the illusion of multiple layering that projects an almost three-dimensional effect. Its most distinguishing feature resembles a fibrous root system drawing upon the nutrients of an otherwise unadorned, gently striated copper-hued reserve. This sinuous foundation sustains the plethora of high-contrast floral motifs in the sculpted centerpiece and stepped spandrels. Unusual curling pods sit between visceral palmettes and star-studded cypress trees on the border. The widely diverse and changing array of glowing gold tonalities is absolutely remarkable. Fantastic heavier pile condition over 1-1/2 centuries-old adds tremendously to its undeniable allure. 170 years old, Antique HADJI JALLILI (HAJI JALILI) Tabriz carpet! Price upon request 17ft.4in. x 11ft.9in-114 527cm. x 357cm Circa 1850

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

Exquisite delicacy of design, masterful color combinations and a balanced, formal composition are the hallmarks of the highly esteemed Persian carpet of Tabriz . Painstaking craftsmanship results in extraordinarily fine knotting and chiseled design work along with a mature sensibility for aesthetic balance allowing this accomplished vintage carpet to demonstrate these classical attributes with great aplomb. Within an expansive, prized ivory reserve, a highly engaging rose window medallion is rendered with great precision, surrounded by crisply articulated formal vinery. Each flower and leaf of this oversize Tabriz is drawn with precise symmetry, revealing its exacting standards of workmanship. Generous, versatile dimensions, heavy construction and superb condition make this a fitting enhancement for an actively used home space. Sale Right Now: No 14' 6" x 18' 0" 442cm x 549cm Circa 1900

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

145 years old-In another innovative variation from the famed weaving center of Tabriz, a highly unusual book-matched pattern presents eight-petalled starflowers in delft blue amidst a panoply of uniquely drawn botanical elements. The entire composition appears to be in motion due to design truncations at the bottom, with the "stretched" flower at the top appearing to be pulled off the frame by some unknown force. One of the great aesthetic principles understood by the master weavers of Persia was employing dramatic color contrasts to create a powerful artistic impact. Here, understated desert tones hold chromatic surprises as intrepid forays into the world of abrash color-shifting technique reveal additional hues of buttercup, cornsilk, coffee, and iridescent turquoise. 145 years old, Antique Tabriz carpet! Price upon request 20ft.7in. x 12ft.5in “ 85 “ 633cm. x 383cm Circa 1875

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

From an elite class of the broad pantheon of Persian rugs and extremely finely knotted of silky wool, this ISFAHAN is instantly recognizable from the nimble handling of ethereal, early soft pastels alongside saturated gem tones greatly intensifying its impact. With purposefully bold dark coral streaks, a color-shifting carnelian reserve reflects a daring artistic proclivity from another time. These more potent shades are paired with an elegantly faceted elliptical medallion and elongated corner spandrels of luminous parchment. The fluidly scrolling, finely outlined vinery glazed in exquisite celadon and pale gold blush, each drawn with extraordinary finesse, ensures the negative space integral to the composition. With the midnight tulip and rosette main border as a counterpoint, a remarkable visual symphony is completed. Signs of heavier use in the upper field brings to this dynamic piece an extremely advantageous price. Price upon request! 13ft.1in. x 10ft.5in 397cm. x 316cm Circa 1920 This piece has been treated with great respect for a period of 100 years, as it comes to us in remarkable, unblemished full-pile condition.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

This painstakingly detailed, ebullient Kerman rug demonstrates great mastery of the highly acclaimed ‘Tree of Life’ design while offering an immersive, idealistic depiction of the natural world. Meticulously detailed blossoms in bronze, azure fern green, and oxblood shimmer and sway across the ivory reserve beneath the canopy of an ornately scalloped arch, festooned with a Rococo display of luminous garlands and florets. Tucked within the gently sinuous boughs are ethereal birds that are almost invisible through their camouflaged coloration and insightful placement by the weaver among the crisply rendered foliage. An elaborate primary band displays a profuse array of botanical delights. Their differing proportions and adept shading ensure that it doesn’t appear crowded, with innovative vinery like chain lightning crackling with life. Its nearly full pile glistens due to the lanolin-rich mountain wool. 6' 9" x 10' 1" 206cm x 307cm Late 19th Century

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

FARAHAN SAROOQ 33 Meters-Incredibly impressive in the magnitude of its dimensions and the majesty of its artistry, this most distinguished antique Ferahan Sarough palace size carpet is an accomplishment that expands the boundaries of art weaving. Burnished golden accents around its inner medallion bring a shimmering, luxurious effect that is seamlessly reaffirmed by the sumptuous array of precious garnet, celadon, coral and exquisite terracotta hues that adorn every part of its bejeweled expanse. Entirely immersive in its experience, its nuanced floral garlands and expressive boughs are subtly amplified by the shimmering patina of time-softened, artisan-dyed wool. Its heavy pile condition ensures the great durability of this antique Persian rug for decades to come. Price upon request! 457cm x 724cm 15' 0" x 23' 9" Circa 1900

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

Luxurious in all respects, the classical design and luminous, resilient wool quality of this outstanding vintage Persian Isfahan carpet create an impression of consummate refinement. Its narrower dimensions are perfect for many dining rooms, where the unfathomably detailed and gloriously toned patterns in the corner spandrels and borders would be on display. Wherever it is placed, its elegance, great precision, remarkable craftsmanship and perfect condition will be deeply appreciated. 11' 0" x 14' 5" 335cm x 439cm Circa 1920

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

This 170-year-old century carpet, woven in the Persian Court tradition, is a world-class carpet of tremendous artistic magnitude and technical virtuosity. Its astonishing innovation includes its singular teardrop center medallion based in rare deep moss green. The ethereal mandala encapsulates a sumptuous vision of delicate trees with intertwining branches that bear six endearing birds. A vast field with an extraordinarily intricate repeating Herati design creates a lush enclosure for this idyllic scene, while an extended series of unfathomably detailed borders complete this tour-de-force composition. Mind-boggling craftsmanship and an extensive palette of glorious jewel and pastel tones have combined to create this majestic woven artwork. Resale Right: No! 11' 7" x 17' 10" 353cm x 544cm Circa 1850

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

Enthrallingly stylized, this robust 130-year-old Serapi Heriz is a wonderfully original re-invention of a celebrated style. It's robust naturally derived color, crystal clarity, and splendiferous scale yield an irrepressible energetic spirit. It sports an exploded version of a classic medallion form, where each petal and abstract floral element slowly drifts from the center of gravity where a tiny cross is ensconced. The shimmering sapphire of the oversized yet well-proportioned medallion fluidly contrasts to the glowing golden sand reserve that in turn effortlessly engages with the striated, richly hued carnelian of the spandrels; all emit a glow particular to the high-quality wool used in its construction. Aesthetically testifying to a precious sensitivity, now almost entirely lost, for creating visual harmony through balancing powerful and delicate elements, this compelling piece has medium pile and minor, well-executed restorations. Price upon request! 9' 9" x 13' 0"22 297cm x 396cm Late 19th Century

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

FARAHAN Circa 1850 Dazzling expanses of naturally dyed leaf green, burnished gold, and soft violet capture the connoisseur’s attention in this tremendously impressive, extremely early Persian Ferahan. Palace size dimensions provide room for the fullest expression of its sought after 150-year-old artistry, as a singular arrangement of nested diamond medallions reveal the nuanced variation of line and deep affinity for color that epitomize the early village weaving tradition. Lush “Herati” patterning, uniquely stylized floral bouquets, and fluid meanders each contribute their individual richness, leaving an oriental carpet that can be savored in detail for years to come Price upon request! 16' 9" x 26' 7" 511cm x 810cm Circa 1850

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

“145 years old “ Circa 1875 “ Best of the Best “ A corner of the Heriz Serapi Carpet! With a mesmerizing and soothing design and color! 26 M Seeing this antique Persian art, you can not turn your eyes away from it! We hope you agree with us! Let's share the beautie! private collection! circa1875-N.Y ???????? 79.550,18.75.145A circa 1875 13. 1 x 18. 8 427 cm. x 613 cm collection purchased at in 23 Nov 2010 The allure of a quite early Serapi such as this is in the simplicity of the pattern language and the glowing, patina of age on the colors. This piece offers many nascent motifs of this now esteemed artistic tradition. Here a completely elemental center medallion invites exploration of its abstractly rendered vines and blossoms with every slender horizontal tendril culminating in a solitary motif. The seasoned tones of this standout piece are riveting, especially the highly abrashed, splendid spectrum of watermelon to crimson Serapi reds in the field. The Shah Abbas border is captivatingly idiosyncratic yet magically elegant framed by celadon accent bands that remain iridescent and captivating still today.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

ISFAHAN UNIQUE Persian Rug! 120 years old - An unattainable treasure! A collection of ISFAHAN carpets, with harmony of design and color, which has given a special beauty to this carpet! Price upon request! C.A Oakland ???????? C.R.C 4' 8" x 7' 1" 142cm x 216cm Circa 1900 (High-Decorative) This luxuriant area-size Isfahan inherits a pedigree of craftsmanship and artistic sensitivity that were informed by a long history of regal workshops of the Safavid dynasty in this 16th century capital city. With a knot density of over 300 kpsi, and lamb’s wool surface radiating an enchanting luster, its lush patterning appears to circulate around the sophisticated center medallion. The mind-boggling field contains detailed cloudbands and numerous exotic birds within foliage in various postures. The signature Isfahan colors are here radiantly rendered with powder, sky, and ice blues in harmonious interplay with rich carnelian reds and deeper-hued cobalt. This piece has been treated with great respect for a period of 120 years, as it comes to us in remarkable, unblemished full-pile condition.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post

HALVAI BIJAR (Bidjar) 130 years old”Endless source of beauty and imagination! excellent design and color, a well-known name in Persian carpet industry. Price upon request! C.A-Oakland-C.R.C 18-28.09 8' 0" x 13' 8" 244cm x 417cm Late 19th Century (High-Decorative) Bijars were initially woven for Kurdish khans to use in official functions and are known colloquially in the trade as the "Iron Rugs of Persia." This piece's "Halvai" designation indicates that it is particularly finely knotted and sharply detailed, lending it an elevated level of beauty and splendor as well as brawn. Its bright ivory stepped-diamond center medallion was likely inspired by a ceramic tile pattern of the many government buildings in Bijar. Four luminous cerulean portals contain hand-drawn palmettes that float amid a profusion of shapely foliage growing from wire-thin unbending stems. Rosy cloudband motifs trace a seamless path through the shimmering corner spandrels, intertwining through a jubilant assortment of vivacious floral elements. In full-pile condition, this carpet could endure even heavy foot traffic in various applications around a busy home or office space.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @persian_carpet_collection

     See details of this post