One of the top high end Persian carpet maker.
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.
A very attractive and finely woven late-19th-century Persian Senneh Malayer carpet in an unusually desirable long gallery format. The carpet features a dense all-over arrangement of repeating boteh motifs, carefully organized in horizontal rows across a rich, very dark indigo-blue field. This type of boteh drawing has strong associations with both Senneh and Malayer weaving traditions.
Each boteh is intricately worked with small floral elements in shades of madder red, rose, salmon, ivory, soft green, blue and touches of yellow.
A very fine late 19th-century Persian Senneh carpet, distinguished by its exceptionally intricate drawing, finely woven construction, and striking geometric composition. The design is centered by a large layered diamond medallion, with an ivory outer medallion surrounding a warm madder-red center.
This magnificent antique Persian Manchester Wool Kashan carpet is an exceptional example of the finest workshop production from the golden age of Kashan weaving. Dating to approximately 1910, it was woven using luxurious imported Manchester-spun Merino wool, prized for its remarkable softness, silky sheen, and exceptional durability.
Construction: Hand-knotted silk pile on a silk foundation
Condition: Structurally sound with good pile, but several holes, missing areas, and edge damage. The silk foundation remains stable and the rug is not dry or rotten.
This rare antique Persian Silk Heriz rug is an exceptional survivor from the late 19th century, representing one of the most unusual and collectible variations of Heriz weaving. While Heriz rugs are traditionally woven in wool, silk examples from this period are exceedingly scarce and were likely produced as special commissions for affluent patrons.
Wool and silk Persian rug.
Nain rugs are constructed using the Persian knot and typically have between 300 and 700 knots per square inch. The pile is usually very high quality wool, clipped short, and silk is often used as highlighting for detail in the design.
Construction: Hand-knotted, fine kork wool pile on a cotton foundation.
This elegant antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet is an excellent example of the refined workshop production associated with the celebrated Dabir atelier of Kashan. Woven during the early 20th century, it displays the exceptional drawing, balanced proportions, and fine knot density that distinguish the finest Kashan carpets of this period.
