Late 19th Century Antique Ferahan Rug

Description

In the 19th century Ferehans with Herati patterns on navy fields in elongated format were fashionable in Persia and were … more In the 19th century Ferehans with Herati patterns on navy fields in elongated format were fashionable in Persia and were the first Persian carpets exported in numbers to Victorian Britain. They are sophisticated and aristocratic. Elegant and restrained without being overly formal. This carpet is a rare bridge piece between the Ferahans and the later Mahals,just before the development of the Ferahan Sarouks.
The characteristic navy Herati allover field pattern of this carpet is set within an unusual madder red main border with stylized carnations and other geometric flowers,touched in straw yellow,light blue,light green,bottle green and ecru. The two corroded pistachio green minor borders on two sides of the main border add a lot of charm to this carpet. Condition is good with allover even wear commensurate to age. This carpet has been cleaned professionally. less