Antique Soumak, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.
Price
SOLDItem Ref
BM2134
Description
Acquired recently from a private Iranian collection, this fabulous rug was woven in soumak technique.It comprises six handsome lions in the field - something I have never seen before in Afshar soumak weaving - and with small, stylised peacocks scattered throughout. The rest of the design comprises beautifully-drawn stylised 'botehs'. The 'laleh abassi' main border is finely woven, a design of reciprocal arrow-heads symbolically keeping good from escaping the central field and preventing evil from entering. Note also the extra end panels comprising '8-pointed stars' - symbols of protection.
A truly rare and wonderful rug in mint condition and possibly woven during the first quarter bof the 20th century.
Size: 1.95m x 1.22m (6' 5" x 4' 0").
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM2134
Dimensions
Height = 195 cm (77")Width = 122 cm (48")
Depth = 0 cm (0")
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