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Antique Persian Kirman Animal, Botanic Handmade Wool Rug

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
A late 19th century Persian Kirman rug, the caramel field with an allover trellis of whimsical enlarged leaves and leafy vines within a cypress and flowering shrub border with enlarged black cusped medallions at the corners.

The origin of antique rug weaving is often disputed. Experts have uncovered splendid carpets in the palace of Cyrus the Great, who ruled the ancient Persian Empire in the 6th Century B.C. People crafted these antique carpets in very small villages and sold them for placement in residences. Many of the rugs featured designs and weavings unique to the particular community or tribe in which they were created.

The artistic high point for antique Persian rug occurred during the 15th to 18th centuries, under the reign of the Safavid Dynasty. During that period, the Shahs supported the weaving industry by ramping up commercial production and organizing weaving workshops that employed highly skilled artisans.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BB7733
Incollect Reference #:	537522

Dimensions

W.	130 in;	H.	190 in;
W.	330.2 cm;	H.	482.6 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau is a legendary New York City rug emporium, renowned for its selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pieces. Now owned by Nader Bolour, the gallery continues its tradition of offering exceptional designs while also creating custom rugs that reinvent traditional textures and styles. | nader@dlbrugs.com | 212.586.5511

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