Antique Farahan Rug 290x140cm

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Composition		Calibre		Condition
Wool Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20		Rarity Quality Basis Very Common 1 Common 10 Rare 20		Restoration Quality Basis Many 1 Some 10 None 20
Weave Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20		Antique Value Quality Basis Low Investment Prospect 1 Moderate Investment Prospect 10 High Investment Prospect 20		Tinting Quality Basis Lots 1 Some 10 None 20
Dye Quality Basis Low Quality (Aniline) 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality (Natural) 20		Design Quality Basis Weak 1 Good 10 Strong 20		Wear Quality Basis Worn 1 Low 10 Full Pile 20
				Total 3C Value

Composition
Wool Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20
Weave Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20
Dye Quality Basis Low Quality (Aniline) 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality (Natural) 20
Composition Total
Calibre
Rarity Quality Basis Very Common 1 Common 10 Rare 20
Antique Value Quality Basis Low Investment Prospect 1 Moderate Investment Prospect 10 High Investment Prospect 20
Design Quality Basis Weak 1 Good 10 Strong 20
Calibre Total
Condition
Restoration Quality Basis Many 1 Some 10 None 20
Tinting Quality Basis Lots 1 Some 10 None 20
Wear 1 Quality Basis Worn 1 Low 10 Full Pile 20
Condition Total
Total 3C Value

In the carpet world, you sometimes come across pieces that even throws the experts as to their origin. This carpet has a most unusual Turkish design, which lends itself to a Giordes rug. However, it is woven using the Persian Knot and the knot character is that of Farahan. The beautiful aqua green field decorated with stylized animals and flower heads is framed with multiple borders. The abrushes in the field give the piece a lot of character.

There is a repair as shown in the image and the selvages are rebound. It is evenly worn which is in keeping with the age of this carpet. An exceptional piece for a collector.

Size: 290cm x 140cm / 9'6"ft. x 4'7"ft.

Condition: Repair as shown and evenly low.

Circa: 19th Century

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