Number 120
Type Workshop
Origin Isfahan
Style Flowery
Material Wool & Silk
Size 326 x 218
Age New
Grand Master Asghar Rasouli has been one of the most accomplished carpet designers in Isfahan for over a half century. He provides patterns and style to other producers but only weaves a carpet in his own name and under his own supervision once every 5 years or so. This is the best of the lot. A unique creation that is simply the best contemporary Isfahan I've seen in my lifetime that did not come from the hands of the Seirafian dynasty or Master Shahapoor. Pure magic. The twisted symmetry is intoxicating. Great dramatic effect is created by the contrast between the oversized garlands and the miniature flowers opposing them. So much silk..
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