Persian carpet Teheran, 210x150 cm, Iran
Antique Persian carpet, Saccadè size, hand-knotted with coork wool and cotton weft. Very fine workmanship: 60000 knots/m².
Persian carpets like this one are considered the finest among hand-knotted carpets; the very elaborate workmanship, which requires high experience and skill, and the very long Persian tradition in carpet knotting make them extremely valuable. They are characterized by very fine knotting and the quality of the knot, which makes them robust and durable. The thin and tight knot also allows to create the characteristic elaborate ornaments, rich in details.
This beautiful specimen shows a characteristic dark red background with a sage green central field formed by floral, plant and other types of decorations in shades of light blue, dark blue, pink, red, beige. The side frames are likewise decorated with plant motifs
