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Type: Isfahan Wool with Silk by Sadiq Sirafian Size: 175 cm x 116 cm Knots: 10 x 10 cm2, approx. total 2,030,000 Description: This beautiful rug has a striking main field with an indigo ground. The medallion is mainly in madder with touches in ivory. The cornerpieces have an ivory ground filled with many flowers and blossoms. The border is in madder. There are the familiar elements of palmettes, blossoms and saz leaves. The quality of this work is enhanced by the restrained use of silk touches to add highlights to the design which catch the light Signed in the kilim end: dastur-i Sadiq-i Sirafian-i Isfahan-i Iran ('on the instruction of Sadiq Sirafian, Isfahan, Iran') |
