Remarkable fine antique Persian Senneh Malayer galley size carpet, circa 1900 in excellent condition.
The tribal weavers in Malayer were often Turkish, and they employed the Turkish knot. The Gourde is a symmetrical knot, as opposed to the asymmetrical knot of many traditionally Persian creations. Additionally, antique Malayer rugs regularly enjoy a low cut pile. Weavers trimmed the pile in order to enhance the appearance of the design. In addition to a broad range of design and color, these rugs were designed technically to enhance the artistry of the woven design.
Kashan rugs have for a long time been considered the essence of Persian rugs. Almost inevitably, the initial association when a Persian rug is mentioned is an ornate oriental rug with a strong pattern with bold reds and blues. While Kashan rugs certainly have made a lasting impression with these colors, the evolution of such weavings is really an awesome conglomeration of many different styles, colors and variety. Some spectacular and very fine pieces have been produced in Kashan for many, many years.
Soumak is a tapestry technique of weaving strong and decorative textiles used as rugs and domestic bags. Baks used for bedding are known as Soumak Mafrash. Soumak is a type of flat-weave, somewhat resembling but stronger and thicker than Kilim, with a smooth front face and a ragged back; where Kilim is smooth both sides. Soumak lacks the slits characteristic of Kilim, as it is usually woven with supplementary weft threads as continuous supports.
The technique involves wrapping colored weft threads over and under the warp threads, adding strength and embroidery-like pattern.
Antique Sultanabad rugs The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded, in the early 1800s, as a center for commercial rug production in Iran. During the late 19th century, the firm of Hotz and Son and Ziegler and Co. established a manufactory in Arak/Sultanabad whose sole objective was to produce rugs to meet the western demands. They even brought over western designers to conform to the western tastes of the time. This was the first instance of a hands-on western influence in the industry (which until this point was sheltered from western insights).
Indulge in the splendor of the 21" x 24" Antique Persian Tabriz rug, a veritable crown jewel in the world of Persian rugs, hailing from the distinguished era of the 1880s. This masterpiece boasts a very fine weave and is adorned with the luxurious touch of kork wool, presenting itself in excellent condition, a testament to its enduring beauty.
Its open field with the large central medallion, floral design unfolds gracefully against a canvas ranging from tan chickpea to light green, creating an enchanting visual symphony.
Discover the allure of the Kermanshah or Laver Kerman rug, a Southeast Persian treasure that captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back to the 16th century Safavid dynasty, marking Kerman as a significant Persian rug weaving center, alongside Tabriz and Kashan.
Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are distinguished by their uniquely soft and delicate color palette, infused with a European elegance.
The source of this important provenance has been in the village of Sarouk. North of Arak (formerly Sultanabad). Sarouks are known to be of high quality. The pile is usually higher than the average Persian rug and therefore Sarouks are rather heavy and solid rugs, the wool being used is high quality durable wool. "Mohajeran" or "Mahajiran" is the name of a village West of Arak.
