An antique Teheran carpet, Persia. An elegant and highly decorative repeating palmette, rosette, entwined branch, flower and foliage design on a sky blue field. Fine details with bird motifs. Highlights with silk pile. C. 560.000 kn. pr. sqm. Early 20th century. 418×316 cm.
Provenance: A Danish manor house.
Teheran carpets are known for their high-quality, intricate, curvilinear designs, rich, saturated colors like deep reds and bright blues, and precise, tight weaves. They are a symbol of Iranian artistic tradition, with designs often inspired by 17th-century Safavid-era Persian carpets, and are highly valued for their durability, artistic complexity, and craftsmanship, often featuring detailed patterns and motifs.
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