Iran Meched : 2,93 x 1,96 m

Iranian Kurk wool rug, cotton warp and weft, circa 1950. Very good condition. Very solid carpet. Can withstand intensive use.

Beautiful traditional Méched in mianfarsh format consisting of a central medallion and four spandrels, where we appreciate the arabesques with elegant curves. Colors in raspberry tones are typical of these creations. The field of the carpet is dotted with flowers and foliage. Seven borders with motifs of 'boteh*', foliage and flowers (samovari or herati) frame the field of the carpet.

Méched or Mashad is the capital of Khorasan, northeastern Iran. Khorasan is the most important region of Iran. Méched is a city whose first carpet productions were made during the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732) and more precisely at the request of Shah Abbas (1588-1629). Production was interrupted in the 18th century and resumed in the 19th century. The vast majority of Meched were predominantly raspberry pink, but some were also made in shades of blue called "peacock feather".
Note: At the beginning of the 20th century, Reza Pahlavi Shah ordered from the Master weaver (Ustad) Amoghli prestigious carpets in Kurk wool which could have a density of one million stitches per square meter. Amoghli was a native of the city of Tabriz but decided to settle in Méched in particular because of the quality of Khorasan wool.

*Boteh: Ancient pattern with different meanings. It can represent the transformation of Zoroaster into a cypress tree, symbol of eternity, but also into a drop of water, into a palm, into a tree. The term boteh means “flowering bush” in Persian. There is a similarity with yin and yang.

Iran Kashmar : 4,00 x 3,03 m

Iranian rug from Khorasan, North-East Iran, kurk* wool, warp and cotton weft, circa 1970-80. Very good condition. Strong, durable and comfortable carpet.

Splendid 'mianfarsh' format Kashmar with 'zilralki' decor. 

This decor is inspired by Persian historical monuments (bridges, palaces) and the ruins of Persepolis (columns, bas-reliefs, vases). Are also represented, in medallions, ancient Persian scenes (characters, animals) recalling the carpets of Kashan and Tabriz.

In the upper part of the carpet, above a long cartouche (writing in ancient Farsi), two winged dogs (the Aralez) holding in their paws keys and who would have the power to resurrect the dead. Above, a soothing scene, symbolizes eternity, paradise.

Turkey Hereke : 3,15 x 2,01 m

Turkey rug, kurk* wool, cotton warp and weft, circa 1980. Very good condition. Solid rug. Signed 'Hereke'.

Located in the Dardanelles Strait, the city of Hereke is southeast of Istanbul. The first productions began in 1843. In 1844, the Cairo factories were moved to Hereke because the Ottomans had to leave Egypt. Hereke rugs have an excellent reputation due to their finesse as well as the quality of the silk and wool. Inspired by old Ottoman rugs but also Iranian Safavid rugs such as Kashan, Tabriz or Isfahan rugs.

Beautiful composition for this splendid hereke rug in mianfarsh format, taking up a timeless classic pattern reminiscent of Tabriz rugs. A lime green medallion is inserted in an orange-brown medallion. Four corner pieces and elaborate borders frame the field of the carpet, which includes a multitude of flowers and foliage on a navy blue background.
*Kurk wool: fine lamb's wool collected by combing. Strong and durable wool.

Iran Kashan : 3,00 x 2,00 m

Iranian kurk wool rug (fine lamb's wool), cotton warp and weft, circa 1950. Very good condition. Strong and durable rug that can withstand heavy traffic.

A city in central Iran, kashan production began during the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732) and particularly under the reign of Shah Abbas. Very beautiful traditional kashan with medallion, in mian farsh format, reminiscent of the academic achievements of the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732). Under the reign of Shahs Abbas (1588-1629), schools were created to train Ustads (Master weavers) who made carpet designs. The designs were inspired by the Persian tradition by reproducing hunting scenes, gardens, roses, trees, mosaic patterns or bas-reliefs (Persepolis) ...

This kachan is the perfect example of this tradition. In the center, two blue and beige medallions are inserted into a navy blue medallion. Four spandrels, reminiscent of the central medallion, as well as borders with the 'herati' or 'samovari' (flower) motif frame the field of the carpet, which is composed of a multitude of flowers and foliage on a deep red background.

Iran Kashan : 3,12 x 2,08 m   

Iranian wool kurk rug, cotton warp and weft, 1950. Very good condition. Some nuances in the beige.

Elegant kashan with a traditional and timeless pattern reminiscent of the academic achievements of the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732). Under the reign of Shah Abbas (1588-1629), schools were created to train Ustads (master weavers) who made carpet designs. The designs were inspired by the Persian tradition by reproducing hunting scenes, gardens, roses, trees, mosaic patterns or bas-reliefs (Persepolis) ...

On an ivory field stand out a rosette-shaped medallion, spandrels and gray borders, enhanced by a multitude of floral patterns in shades of blue. Borders with a 'herati' or 'samovari' (flower) motif frame the field of the carpet.

Iran Kashan : 3,58 x 2,73 m  Sold

Iranian Kurk* wool rug, cotton warp and weft, circa 1960. Very good condition. Strong and durable mat. Signed in Persian "Barâdarân-é-Kashani".

City in central Iran, the creations of kashan began during the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732) and particularly under the reign of Shah Abbas.
Superb kashan with floral pattern on a beige background without medallion. This kashan made by weavers from the mid-20th century and perfectly mastering weaving techniques comes from the workshop of the "Kashani Brothers", Ustads (Master weavers) of the city of Kashan. The rug is signed (see photo). Borders with 'herati' or 'samovari' (flowers) and boteh motifs frame the area of the carpet.
*Kurk wool: fine lamb wool collected by combing. Strong and durable wool.

Iran kashan : 2,10 x 1,45 m

Iranian rug in kurk wool (fine lamb's wool), cotton warp and weft, 1960-70. Very good state. Beautiful achievement. Strong and durable mat.

Beautiful traditional medallion kashan, in dozar format, recalling the academic achievements of the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732). During the reign of Shah Abbas (1588-1629), schools were created to train Ustads (master weavers) who made carpet cartoons. The designs were inspired by Persian tradition by reproducing hunting scenes, gardens, roses, trees, mosaic patterns or bas-reliefs (Persepolis)…

This kashan is the very example of this tradition. In the center, two sky blue and beige medallions are inserted in a navy blue medallion. Four spandrels, reminiscent of the central medallion, as well as borders with a 'herati' or 'samovari' (flower) motif frame the field of the deep red carpet, which consists of a multitude of flowers and foliage.

Iran Kashan : 3,54 x 2,54 m

Iranian Kurk* wool rug, cotton warp and weft, circa 1950. Very good condition. Strong and durable mat. Beautiful patina.

Very beautiful traditional medallion kachan, in mian farsh format, recalling the academic achievements of the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732). Under the reign of Shahs Abbas (1588-1629), schools were created to train Ustads (Master Weavers) who made carpet cartons. The designs were inspired by Persian tradition by reproducing hunting scenes, gardens, roses, trees, mosaic or bas-relief motifs (Persepolis).
*Kurk wool: fine lamb wool collected by combing. Strong and durable wool.

Ghoum Iran : 3,00 x 2,00 m

Iranian kurk wool rug, cotton warp and weft, circa 1950-60. Very good state.

The realization of this ghoum is typical of the workshops of the 50s and 60s.
On a navy blue background stand out various bouquets of polychrome flowers around a carmen red oval medallion. A wide border with a floral motif and on a carmen red background is framed by two small turquoise borders with a "herati" (flower) motif. Beautiful achievement. Strong and durable mat.

The city of Ghoum or Qum is located about a hundred kilometers south of Tehran. The first achievements began in the 20-30s, inspired by the achievements of the Safavid dynasty of the cities of Kashan, Tabriz, Ispahan.

Iran Ghoum : 2,06 x 1,35 m

Iranian carpet in kurk wool (fine lamb's wool) and silk, cotton warp and weft, circa 1950. Good condition. Some minor wool losses (see photos). Restoration of stopping points and borders in our workshop. Strong and durable mat.

The city of Ghoum or Qum is located about a hundred kilometers south of Tehran. The first projects began in the 20s and 30s, inspired by the achievements of the Safavid dynasty of the cities of Kashan, Tabriz, Isfahan.
Beautiful academic rug with an elegant and refined pattern, in dozar format, requiring great mastery in its creation. Beautiful balance of colors and patterns: flowers and foliage. In the center, a navy blue and beige medallion stands out from a red background which is itself highlighted by an ivory background. A slate blue border is framed by two small 'herati' (flowers) borders.

Iran Tabriz : 1,19 x 0,98 m   Sold

Iranian Kurk wool rug, circa 1970. Very good condition. Two small restorations on the back of the carpet, not serious. (Note: trapezoidal carpet: top width 0.92 m, bottom width 0.98). Great achievement.

Located in Iranian Azerbaijan, northwest Iran, the city of Tabriz dates back to 791 AD. It gained importance from the 10th century because of its climate and its strategic position. Main seat of the Seljuks (tribe of present-day eastern Turkey) in the 11th century, the Mongols later chose it as their capital. Art and culture developed in Tabriz: library, painting school... In 1392, Tamerlane conquered Tabriz. Over the decades and with many changes, the city of Tabriz became a splendid city. In 1502, Ishmael I, founder of the Safavid dynasty (1502-1736), made Tabriz his capital. The art of carpeting in Tabriz dates back to ancient times and developed over the centuries. The finest academic and major achievements date back to the reign of Shah Abbas (1588-1629) and were carried out in the cities of Kashan, Kerman, Meched, Isfahan and Tabriz. From the end of the 19th century until the 1930s, European companies settled in Tabriz attracted by the skill and reputation of the weavers of Tabriz.

This painting rug represents a young woman (shepherdess) sitting on the edge of a stream. Two goats come to drink. The scene takes place in spring, the trees are in flower. At the top right, two Zoroastrian cypresses are represented. The cypress refers to Zoroaster, an Iranian prophet (6th century BC) who is said to have planted two cypresses in the Khorasan desert in order to fight against the ogres. A legend has it that, upon his death, Zoroaster was reincarnated as a cypress, or as a tree, as a palm, or as drops of water (boteh). A clean border frames this scene. Lots of freshness in the colors used and great mastery in the production. Painting rugs are mainly made in the cities of Tabriz, Kerman and Kashan. At the end of the 19th century and especially the beginning of the 20th, in the city of Isfahan, on the initiative of traders from Tabriz and Kashan. Later, from the 30s-40s, in the town of Ghoum.

Iran Tabriz : 2,90 x 1,95 m

Iranian wool rug, cotton warp and weft, circa 1980. Very good condition. Strong and durable rug.

Elegant Tabriz, in mianfarsh format, with a traditional pattern consisting of a beautiful rosette in its center on a red background. A dark blue border contrasts with the four beige spandrels. A multitude of flowers and foliage adorn the entire rug.

Located in Iranian Azerbaijan, in the northwest of Iran, the city of Tabriz dates back to 791 AD. It gained importance from the 10th century onwards due to its climate and strategic position. Main seat of the Seljuks (tribe from present-day eastern Turkey) in the 11th century, the Mongols later chose it as their capital. Art and culture developed in Tabriz: library, painting school ... In 1392, Tamerlane conquered Tabriz. Over the decades and with many changes, the city of Tabriz became a splendid city. In 1502, Ishmael I, founder of the Safavid dynasty (1502-1736), made Tabriz his capital.

The art of carpet making in Tabriz dates back to ancient times and developed over the centuries. The most beautiful academic and major achievements date back to the reign of Shah Abbas (1588-1629) and were made in the cities of Kashan, Kerman, Meshed, Isfahan and Tabriz. From the end of the 19th century until the 1930s, European companies settled in Tabriz attracted by the mastery and reputation of the weavers of Tabriz.

Iran Tabriz : 0,96 x 0,71 m

Iranian wool rug, cotton warp and weft threads, circa 1960. Very good condition.

Elegant Tabriz in zarsharak format reminiscent of Kerman carpets in its graphics. On a plain salmon background (kafzadé), a flowered medallion stands out. A border on an ivory background, incorporating four spandrels, takes up a motif of vases and roses (göl farang).

Iran Nadjafabad : 2,05 x 1,43 m

Iranian wool kurk* rug, cotton warp and weft, circa 1950. Good condition. Dozar ** format.

Located southwest of Isfahan, the small town of Nadjafabad is inspired by the academic achievements of Isfahan while having a less precious but refined side. These are classic rugs and very resistant to wear. The design is often, like this one, composed of a central medallion, unpicking and floral scrolls in the field of the carpet. The quality of the borders is always neat. Some nuances in the border without gravity.
*Kurk wool: fine lamb's wool collected by combing. Strong and durable wool.
**Dozar: carpet format of approximately 2 m². The zar is a Persian measurement corresponding to 106 cm. Dozar = 2 times the zar.

Iran Ispahan : 2,12 x 1,35 m

Iranian kurk wool rug (fine lamb's wool collected by combing), cotton warp and weft, circa 1900. Rug restored in our workshop (stop stitches and borders). Very good condition considering its age. Rare. Strong and durable rug.

Isfahan rugs are among the most beautiful and finest rugs in Iran. The first productions began during the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732) and more precisely under the reign of Shah Abbas the Great (1588-1629). Interrupted in the 18th century by an Afghan invasion, production did not reappear until the end of the 19th century.

But it was especially at the beginning of the 20th century that the achievements took off thanks to the initiative of traders from Kashan and Tabriz. By tradition, these achievements were family, at the inhabitant's homes.

Splendid Isfahan in dozar format, having required great mastery in its realization. The Ustad (Master Weaver) designed a remarkable cartoon of this classic and timeless carpet. On a burgundy red background, a series of medallions and semi-medallions are aligned, surrounded by a multitude of flowers, scrolls and botehs*. A beautiful main border on a navy blue background, rich in floral motifs, is framed by small aleh abassi** and samovari*** borders. The whole gives a perfect balance. Beautiful polychromy.

*Boteh: Ancient motif with different meanings. It can represent the transformation of Zoroaster into a cypress, symbol of eternity, but also into a drop of water, a palm, a tree. The term boteh means "flowering bush" in Persian. There is a similarity with yin and yang.
**Aleh abassi: motif of stylized tulips referring to Shah Abbas.
***Samovari: this motif is composed of small flowers represented on the borders that surround the carpet. It is found on the majority of Iranian rugs.

Iran Moud : 2,48 x 2,00 m

Iranian wool and silk rug (1%), circa 1980. Very good condition. Beautiful achievement. 

The carpets of Khorassan, North-East of Iran are among the most appreciated creations of carpet lovers. The "garden" or "four seasons" motif which was originally made on the "tabriz" during the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732), and more precisely during the reign of Shah Abbas (1588-1629), is found on the "bakthiar", the "ghoum" as well as on the "moud".
Elegant coffered moud featuring weeping willows, trees and boteh* motifs. In the main border on an orange background, birds, butterflies and deer are represented. The göl-e-bölbül motif. (Nightingale and flower) is found in the small blue borders, which surround the main border. A lot of attention in the realization of this carpet.
*Boteh: Ancient pattern with different meanings. It can represent the transformation of Zoroaster into cypresses, symbol of eternity, but also into a drop of water, a palm, a tree. The term boteh means "flowering bush" in Persian. There is a similarity with yin and yang.

Iran veramine : 2,15 x 1,60 m   

Iranian wool rug, 1950-60. Cotton warp and weft. Good condition. Strong and durable mat.

Located in the south-east of Tehran, the small town of Véramine produced rugs most often using the timeless 'mina khani' (daisy motif) motif, an interpretation of the 'herati' or 'mahi' motif.

Harmonious combination of colors for this veramine with original graphics including a central medallion on a red background, inserted in an ivory medallion. In the borders, various "cartridges", take again floral motives, but also, animal representations (weasels, or ferrets).

Iran veramine : 3,00 x 2,00 m

Iranian kurk wool rug, 1970-80. Very good state.
Beautiful veramine on a blue background, in mianfarsh format in kurk wool (fine wool taken in spring from the necks of lambs). It is a real veramine and not a veramine made in Khorassan (north-eastern Iran). This great classic is made with the 'mina khani' pattern (daisy pattern). Five elegant borders, "herati" and "samovar" enhance the whole carpet.
It becomes difficult to find veramine carpets in this size.

Pair of Sarough Iran : 60 x 60 cm

Iranian rugs from the Arak region, wool, cotton warp and weft, circa 1970. Very good condition.

Elegant pair of Sarough in pouchti format. On a plain red 'kafzadé' background stands a richly worked bouquet. Two symmetrical "boteh"* serve as a vase. The whole is framed by a beautiful herati or samovari (flower) border.
*Boteh: Ancient motif with different meanings. It can represent the transformation of Zoroaster into a cypress, symbol of eternity, but also into a drop of water, a palm, a tree. The term boteh means "flowering bush" in Persian. There is a similarity with yin and yang.

Iran sarough : 2,88 x 0,85 m

Iranian rug from the Arak region, wool, cotton warp and weft, 1970-80. Very good state.

Beautiful khenareh format sarough. On a salmon pink background, a multitude of flowers, leaves and foliage stand out harmoniously. Two small blue borders and an ivory with floral motifs enhance this rug in soft colors.

Iran sarough : 3,10 x 0,85 m

Iranian rug from the Arak region, wool, cotton warp and weft, 1950. Very good condition. Beautiful achievement. Strong and durable mat.

Beautiful patina for this sarouk (or sarough) in kenareh format. On a salmon pink background, a multitude of flowers, leaves, scrolls and a few botehs stand out harmoniously. Different borders, more sustained, with floral motifs, enhance this rug in soft colors.

Iran sarough : 2,96 x 0,79 m

Iranian rug from the Arak region, wool, cotton warp and weft, circa 1970. Very good condition. Great achievement. Strong and durable mat.

Elegant sarough rug in kenareh format, composed of floral motifs on an ivory background.
Saroughs are rugs held in high esteem for their quality of wool, designs and colors. These rugs have different decorative designs like medallions but most often based on a floral theme like this one.

Iran sarough djosan : 1,53 x 1,00 m

Iranian rug from the Arak region, wool, cotton warp and weft, circa 1940. Very good condition. Beautiful achievement. Strong and durable mat.

Located southwest of Malayer, the djosans are inspired by the achievements of Sarough carpets. Thanks to the quality of the water in this region, wool washing provides excellent results (gloss and colors). A lot of work and mastery in the realization of this zaronim format carpet. A central medallion stands out against an abraded salmon pink background*, surrounded by floral motifs. In the spandrels as well as in the borders we find a multitude of flowers and scrolls. Note: the colors are brighter on the back of the rug.
*Abrache: term designating a variation of tones in the same color.

Iran sarough : 1,46 x 1,02 m

Iranian rug from the Arak region, kurk wool, cotton warp and weft, 1970-80. Very good state. Slightly asymmetrical.

Fine work for this zaronim format sarough. On a 'dughi'* pink background stand out a multitude of floral motifs that surround a central medallion. A 'flowery' sea ivory border enhances the entire rug.

*The so-called "dughi" color is a salmon pink color typical of sarouks from the 20s and 30s called "American sarouks" exported to the USA for American demand. The flower branches are characteristic of these sarouks.

Iran sarough : 2,12 x 1,35 m

Iranian rug from the Arak region, kurk* wool, cotton warp and weft, 1970-80. Very good state.

Elegant rug with floral motifs. The main ivory border highlights the field of the carpet in soft colors. Beautiful patina. This sarouk shows the refined work and sensitivity of Persian weavers. The so-called "dughi" color is a salmon pink color typical of sarouks from the 20s and 30s called "American sarouks" exported to the USA for American demand. The flower branches are characteristic of these sarouks.
*Kurk wool: fine lamb's wool taken by combing. Strong and durable wool.

Iran sarough : 2,10 x 1,36 m

Iranian carpet from the Arak region, kurk wool, cotton warp and weft, 1960. Very good condition.

Beautiful patina for this traditional and timeless sarouk in dozar format. A lot of attention in its realization reminiscent of the American sarouks. On the field of the carpet, elaborate floral motifs surround a discreet medallion. A border worked on an ivory background, with floral motifs, frames this elegant sarouk. This sarouk shows the refined work and sensitivity of Persian weavers.
Sarouks, known as "American sarouks", were exported to the USA for American demand. They had the particularity of having a thicker pile.

Iran Sarough : 1,50 x 1,10 m

Iranian rug from the Arak region, wool, cotton warp and weft, 1970. Good condition.

Elegant sarouk or sarough in zaronim format, with a floral design typical of academic achievements from the beginning of the 20th century. On an ivory background, a multitude of flowers and foliage stand out. The main border composed of flowers, on a pink background, highlights the area of the carpet. Four small, delicate borders frame the main border.

Iran sarough : 2,36 x 1,65 m

Iranian rug from the Arak region, kurk* wool, cotton warp and weft, 1970-80. Very good state. Strong and durable mat.

Sarough (or sarouk) on a navy blue background consisting of bouquets of polychrome flowers. A border on a beige background enhances the field of the carpet. This carpet is a perfect example of the know-how of the weavers of the Arak region.
* Kurk wool: fine lamb's wool taken by combing.

Iran sarough djosan : 2,17 x 1,40 m

Iranian rug from the Arak region, wool, cotton warp and weft, 1960-70. Very good state.
Strong, durable and comfortable mat.

Located southwest of Malayer, the djosans are inspired by the achievements of Sarough carpets. Thanks to the quality of the water in this region, wool washing provides excellent results (gloss and colors). This carpet, with an academic motif, is inspired by the influence of central Persia. The floral decoration is very similar to that of the "sarouk". Can withstand heavy traffic.

Iran sarough : 3,20 x 1,95 m 

Iranian rug from the Arak region, wool, cotton warp and weft, 1960-70. Very good state. Strong, durable and comfortable mat.

Beautiful sarough with traditional pattern. A blue and ivory medallion stands out against a red background. Four spandrels are in harmony with a wide navy blue border surrounded by various smaller borders (herati*, göls ...). One can appreciate on the whole of the carpet, the flowers, the scrolls and the arabesques which make the particularity of many sarough.

*Border herati (or samovari): this pattern consists of small flowers (göls) represented on the borders that surround the carpet. It is found on the majority of Iranian carpets.

China Beijing (Pékin) Hankung : 1,88 x 1,22 m

Chinese wool rug, cotton warp and weft, circa 1980. Very good condition. Strong and durable mat. Beautiful achievement.

In the 1980s, a new production in the Beijing workshops was inspired by Persian rugs. The appellation was "Hankung". These rugs were made with excellent quality wool and tight knotting. The aim was to compete with Oriental rugs by imposing themselves on Western markets.

This dozar-size rug is inspired by academic Iranian rug designs. The central medallion as well as the field are reminiscent of an ispahan as for the main sky blue border, of a kerman lavar. It is sporadic to find 'Hankung', because to our knowledge the production has ceased.