Persian Isfahan Silk Base Rug - 2.30x1.52 Square

Persian Isfahan Silk Base Rug - 2.30x1.52 SquareThis central medallion carpet has a beautiful rosette central motif that blossoms outward . The field of the carpet has a crimson red base colour which matches the colour of the outer guard border. Isfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 1629), and had the most beautiful palaces, mosques and libraries. Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time. Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept

It has an an amazing balance of red and soft pink tones

measuring 34' x 17'

The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are brick red and dark blue

improved over time

Afghanistan

The field of the carpet has a crimson red base colour which matches the colour of the outer guard border

All of Persian Carpet Gallery carpets are supplied with certificate of originality

wefts and pile are all of hand-spun wool and there are no fringes: the kilim at the end is tucked in and sewn up

It is an overall pattern carpet with an explosion of motifs everywhere

The Khesti

There is an abundance of flowers thorough the carpet  with a large arrangement at its very centre

arabesque and palmette styles on light grounds were the favourite approach