Nazmiyal Collection Archive Record

This rug has been sold and is preserved in the Nazmiyal Collection digital archive for historical documentation and collector education.

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Antique Persian Farahan Carpet 50116

Size: 19 ft 10 in x 23 ft (6.05 m x 7.01 m)

Origin: Persian Rugs

Style: Sarouk Farahan Rugs

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A complex interplay of greens, blues, browns, and reds set off a stunning contrast, emphasizing the flawless symmetry of this magnificent antique carpet.

Antique Farahan Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900 – The weaving is fine enough to include writing at the top which could be the weaver who produced it, the person who commissioned the piece, or a quote. The ability to produce legible script requires a highly developed skillset by the artist and the weavers. A piece such as this could have easily taken a team of weavers over a year to produce.