The Ballantyne Collection is a unique collection of fine and rare old rugs produced in Persia since the middle of the 19 th century. The rugs in the Collection represent the best work available from the major areas of production in Persia during a time which saw a revival of interest in and demand for its rugs and carpets.
 
The Collection is not just representative of its age but also reflects much of the historical experience that Persia has undergone in the last one hundred and fifty years. Sadly such art form is today very rare as the " new age of mankind " slowly erodes the traditional methods and lifestyles.
 
The Collection has been professionally catalogued in full colour in a beautifully bound book with each rug set in its historical context.
 
     
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North West Persian Silk

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Kashan Silk

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Kashan Silk

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North West Persian Silk

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North West Persian Silk Polonais Style

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North West Persian Silk Hunting Rug

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Suf rug, Kashan or Tehran

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Silk Kashan Suf

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Antique Silk Kashan

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Kashan Silk

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Silk Kashan

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Silk Kashan

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Kashan Part Silk

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Silk Kashan, or Isfahan, Pictorial Rug with Metal Thread

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Kashan Silk

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North West Persian Silk and Wool Prayer Rug

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Tabriz Silk Prayer Rug

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Tabriz Silk

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Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug

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Tabriz Silk (Hajji Jalili)

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Tabriz Rug Part Silk

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Tabriz, Part Silk on Cotton Warps

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Isfahan Wool, one of Matched Pair

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Tabriz Wool Rug

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Isfahan Part Silk

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Isfahan Part Silk

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Isfahan Wool on Silk, by Sirafian

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Isfahan Wool, by Sirafian

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Isfahan Wool with Silk, by Sadiq Sirafian

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Isfahan Silk by Sirafian

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Isfahan Wool on Silk, by Sirafian

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Isfahan by Ahmad

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Moud Khurasan Rug

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Kirman Wool Carpet