Exquisite Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet - A Gem from Chicago Collection
Behold the timeless allure of this incredibly fine antique Feraghan Sarouk carpet, a masterpiece that graces the esteemed Chicago collection. Dating back to the 1880s, this magnificent piece measures an impressive 8'10 x 12'3, showcasing the artistry of Persian craftsmanship at its finest.
Adorned with a captivating floral pattern and a central medallion, the carpet boasts a palette of the most enchanting colors in the world.
Sarouk Mohajiran Feraghan. The blue field woven with flowering fan palmettes extending to a central floral spray and flower-filled urns within rust flowering palmette and vine border by blue and ivory guard borders. 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.
The Art Deco period was an international design movement from 1920s-1940s. Art Deco rugs are characterized by experimentation with bold colors, angular lines and the omission of heavy ornamentation. Walter Nichols was great American rug producers (the Art Deco rugs which he did not originate them) in Tientsin. The rugs made of wool and silk with bold vibrant colors and the pattern are pictorial scenes and trees, birds, clouds, mountains, dragons, butterfly and flowers. The production of Art Deco rugs started from 1910s-1950s and mostly with western influence.
To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman or Kirman and to the north of Kerman is the village of Laver or Raver which has a rug weaving history at least as long as that of Kerman. During the 1920s produce many rugs for the US market but the rug's been produced in this region since the 16th century. The design of the carpet is sea plant on salmon color background.
This delightful antique Oushak rug is a particularly charming example of early 20th-century Anatolian weaving. The design is remarkably open and spacious, featuring five floral bouquet medallions floating across a luminous golden-ivory field. The minimalist composition creates a sophisticated decorative appearance that feels surprisingly modern despite its age.
The soft palette is one of the rug's strongest attributes.
This wonderful authentic handmade carpet was made in China around the 1920s or before. It has purchased from a prominent home in east coast and it is amazingly in perfect condition. It has very fine quality wool and attractive design.
Walter Nichols was great American rug producers (the Art Deco rugs which he did not originate them ) in Tientsin. The rugs made of wool and silk with bold vibrant colors and the pattern are pictorial scenes and trees, birds, clouds, mountains, dragons, butterfly and flowers.
Very fine Persian Dabir Kashan in perfect condition, c-1920.
Unusual purple red background color.
High density knotting woven from kork wool, creating an intricate design.
From the mid-19th to the early 20th century the finest quality rugs from Kashan were called Dabir and said to be from the workshop of Dabir.
Kashan is a city in North Central Iran. We know that there was production of Persian Carpet at Royal workshops in the 17th and early 18th century.
