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Important Farahan Silk

Important Farahan Silk

  • Number (sold)

  • Type Village

  • Material Silk

  • Style Prayer Rug

  • Origin Farahan

  • Size 112 x 85

  • Age 1840

Story

This is a crucial and singular weaving in the history of Asian carpets. It is an extremely old Farahan silk, possibly the oldest one in existence, and has a beautiful purple dye that goes along marvelously with the pistachio green field. The shrub pattern is of Mughal origin and was popular in the early 1700s in eastern Persia before spreading westwards. The handle is incredibly fine, exquisite really. One of the most collectible and unique rugs on the market.

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