Fine Persian Isfahan Silk and Wool Carpet - Mihrab Tree of Life Design

Fine Persian Isfahan Silk and Wool Carpet – Signed

Name: Fine Persian Isfahan Silk and Wool Carpet - Signed
SKU: 2442
Availability: InStock

Rug #2442

Size: 305 x 200 cm / 10 x 6.6 ft

Handwoven in: Isfahan (Esfahan), Iran

Materials: Fine Kork Wool (Cashmere) and Silk on Silk foundation

Design: Mihrab design, Tree of Life

Age: Mid 20th Century

Category: Rugs & Carpets

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Fine Persian Isfahan Silk and Wool Carpet – Mihrab Tree of Life Design

Fine Persian Isfahan silk and wool carpet handwoven in Iran. The Mihrab style bears the Tree of Life design with floral motifs throughout. This piece bears the signature of the weaving establishment. Neutral complexion on ivory base.

Carpets have been woven in Esfahan at least since the establishment of royal workshops under Shah Abass in the 1590s. Two groups associated with the golden age of Safavid art include the silk ‘Polonaise’ carpets and the great predominantly red ground floral carpets; the latter often called ‘Indo-Persian’ or ‘Indo Esfahan’ in the early to mid-part of the 20th century, despite the fact that 19th century collectors had no doubts as to their Esfahan origin. As with many of the leading Persian weaving cities things become a bit hazy from the end of the 17th century to the end of the 19th century and within the context of the revival of Persian weaving at the time, there are few rugs that can be attributed to Esfahan before the 1920s. The great period of Esfahan weaving began in the early in the 1930s and continued after the Second World War with the establishment of some of the greatest carpet designers of the 20th century including Seirafian, Mamoury and Hekmatnejad names synonymous with the finest of Esfahan carpet weaving. Their carpets are all distinguished by their technical weave quality and elegance of their designs.

For further information please contact us and our team will be pleased to assist you. All pieces in the collection are under the auspices of Essie Sakhai, one of the world’s foremost experts and collectors of fine handmade Persian rugs and carpets.

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