Number 2049
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Mashhad
Size 660 x 420
Age 1925
The name Amoghly, the Shahβs royal weaver, needs no introduction. It is by far the single most exalted and lauded name in Persian carpet history. The Amoghly brothers rose to fame during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi (1925-1941) and were his preferred source for palace floor coverings. Their carpets were of a finesse and beauty never seen before or since. They were only active in Mashhad for around 20 years, ending in the late 1930s. Production was always limited but always incredible. It is extremely difficult to find an Amoghly carpet. It is the holy grail for any antique dealer.
The natural colors here radiate a vibrant energy. The density of floral formations is mind boggling. All this and no silk involved at all. This is the same effect youβll find in the Shahβs palaces in Tehran, furnished exclusively by the Amoghly bros of Mashhad.
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