CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1920

The delicate design of the present carpet, displays a naturalistic interpretation of flowers and plants, which are prevalent in the designs of Qum rugs, representing the beauty of nature and the importance of gardens in Persian culture. Here the weavers intended the silk flowers of the individual stems of poppies, lilies and carnations to shimmer as one walked passed and have been executed to the typical high standard associated with the workshops of Qum, which began weaving from the early decades of the 20th century (Jon Thompson, Carpet Magic, Cambridge, 1983, pp.6-7). The present carpet, which is finer woven than many, was likely woven at the very beginning of their production. A comparable carpet in terms of design, but a little later in date, sold in these Rooms, 26 October 2023, lot 162.