Antique full-silk Teheran rug, Persia. The highly decorative Gerus arabesque forked-leaf scrolling vine design stands out against the dark blue field, the simple border ornamentation of leaves and palmettes on yellow ground gives a great contrast to the centre field and provides a dignified framework. A rare example with a magnificent composition of exceptional quality makes the piece the ultimate collectors choice. C. 1900. 195×125 cm.
Warp: silk undyedWeft: silk, red-orange, two wefts.Pile: silkKnot: asymmetric, open to the leftDensity: 640.000 kn. pr. sqmSelvedges: silk, blueCondition: PerfectProvenance: Danish private collection.Literature: Adil Besim, Austria 2000. Mythos und mystik, alte und antike textilkunst. Band 5.Related example plate 48.
Decorative art and carpets, 6 December 2007