Persian carpet, ca. 1920.
Wool.
Measurements:... Lot 50
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Persian carpet, ca. 1920.
Wool.
Measurements: 357 x 550 cm.
Persian carpet made entirely of wool. It presents a reddish-coloured field on which a central rosette stands out, from which the vegetal decoration expands, combining aesthetic patterns that are repeated rhythmically. The border is made up of three bands occupied by borders with motifs similar to those on the field, the central one wider than the others. Complementary colours: beige, brown, white, blue and green.
The Persian carpet is an essential element of Persian art and culture, the weaving of which has become an art form. Carpet weaving is one of the highest manifestations of Persian art and culture, dating back to the Bronze Age. The luxury with which Persian carpets are associated forms a striking contrast to their modest beginnings among the nomadic tribes of Persia. The carpet was a necessary commodity for protection from the harsh winter. Later, it became a means of artistic expression because of the freedom that comes mainly from the choice of bright colours and the motifs used. The secrets of manufacture have been passed down from generation to generation. Craftsmen used insects, plants, roots, bark and other subjects as a source of inspiration. From the 16th century onwards, carpet making developed into an art form in its own right.
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