Mid 20th Century Persian Silk Qum Carpet

Description

Weaving began in the religious shrine city of Qum in central Persia in the 1930s. Very finely knotted rugs and … more Weaving began in the religious shrine city of Qum in central Persia in the 1930s. Very finely knotted rugs and carpets in complex Persian medallion, arabesque and palmette styles on light grounds were the favourite approach. This circa 1950 carpet employs beige, ivory, pale green, olive and grass green in a semi-pastel palette. The silk pile is cut quite short to better display the elaborate pattern.

Qum - Silk
The ancient city of Qum in central Iran is famous for its religious shrines and for the silk rugs which began to be produced just before WWII. Sizes tend to be scatters and designs include a paneled garden arrangement, medallions and even pictorial representations. The weave is fine to very fine and the tonality may be slightly subdued to very bright and striking. The re-imposition of the trade embargo means that new Qums will not arrive from Iran and prices of available pieces may rise accordingly. less