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Lot Essay
The knot count measures approximately 11V x 10H per cm. sq.
Master Abd al-Rahim Shoureshi (1876-1932), was a master weaver who is regarded by many as one of the finest Isfahani rug weavers in the early 20th century. Born in 1869 he established a rug weaving workshop in Isfahan that produced some of Iran’s finest pieces and became recognised by the Shah of Iran. Although much of his work remained unsigned, his artistic flare and fine attention to detail became trademark characteristics of his work before he passed away in 1930. His son, Abbas, was an equally skilled weaver and a master of traditional dyeing techniques who worked very closely with Haj Agha Reza Seirafian. Many of their designs were drawn by the famous Qajar artist Ahmad Archang (d.1990) who, in turn, had been strongly influenced by his mentor Mirza Agha Emami. A rug of similar quality and clearly produced by the same hand, was sold in these Rooms, 8 April 2014, lot 64 and another more recently on 30 October 2025, lot 170.
Master Abd al-Rahim Shoureshi (1876-1932), was a master weaver who is regarded by many as one of the finest Isfahani rug weavers in the early 20th century. Born in 1869 he established a rug weaving workshop in Isfahan that produced some of Iran’s finest pieces and became recognised by the Shah of Iran. Although much of his work remained unsigned, his artistic flare and fine attention to detail became trademark characteristics of his work before he passed away in 1930. His son, Abbas, was an equally skilled weaver and a master of traditional dyeing techniques who worked very closely with Haj Agha Reza Seirafian. Many of their designs were drawn by the famous Qajar artist Ahmad Archang (d.1990) who, in turn, had been strongly influenced by his mentor Mirza Agha Emami. A rug of similar quality and clearly produced by the same hand, was sold in these Rooms, 8 April 2014, lot 64 and another more recently on 30 October 2025, lot 170.