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π’πˆπ‹πŠ 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐔𝐗𝐄

π’πˆπ‹πŠ 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐔𝐗𝐄

  • Number D0040

  • Type Workshop

  • Material Silk

  • Style Medallion

  • Origin Farahan

  • Size 194 x 131

  • Age 1850

Story

As Silk Farahans go, they are quite a rare breed. This here is one of the oldest and finest out there. It has a very firm yet supple handle. Its main claim to greatness lies in its astonishing and intoxicating range of natural dyes. There is a sensational sky blue in the middle cross, and a boisterous blood orange red. Elsewhere in the field we see a gorgeous lime green and brilliant yellow. The partially oxidized corners reveal a genius use of cochineal purple--in fact there are two purple dyes in this rug. The shape of the medallion and the drawing of the flowers, among other features, indicate this pre-dates the Mohtasham school of Kashan which was heavily influenced by the silk Farahan genre of the mid 19th century.

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