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Antique Yazed 197 X 127 Cm

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Origin: South PersiaSize: 197 x 127 cm (Approximately 77.6 X 50 inch)Age: Mid 19th centuryKnots: 7 x 7 knots per sq cmCondition: Excellent Description of Design and History: Antique Yazd Rugs €œ The world of antique Oriental rugs is incredibly vast. Over the centuries, countries in the East from Turkey to China have each developed their own unique methods for weaving rugs and carpets, as well as their own distinctive styles. Indeed, rug making is such an important cultural and traditional practice in certain countries that the specific regions within those countries each developed their own styles. The best such example of this is certainly Persia, from where a great preponderance of the finest antique carpets emerge. Antique rugs from Persia are almost always referred to by the region where they were woven. Å“Yazd rugs are one such example. Halfway between Isfahan and Kerman ” both very important rug weaving centers ” it is hardly surprising that Yazd became heir to the great tradition of classical Persian rug and carpet weaving. Yazd rugs represent some of the very finest Persian rugs, and are prized for their beauty and impeccable craftsmanship.All natural dyes are paramount for the carpet to have more than just decorative value. Beyond that, various dyers had varying levels of skill and invested different lengths of time in dyeing the yarns. The Å“quality of color €œits radiance and level of nuance within each color €œis centrally important. Certain rare colors such as Tyrian purple, saffron yellow, cochineal rose and greens add to the carpet „¢s value
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping pick up & payment information. We are happy and willing to answer questions about any of our lots as well as to send additional images. It is the responsibility of the bidder to pose any questions BEFORE bidding. Please email us for a shipping quote if needed. All sales are final.

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Origin: South PersiaSize: 197 x 127 cm (Approximately 77.6 X 50 inch)Age: Mid 19th centuryKnots: 7 x 7 knots per sq cmCondition: Excellent Description of Design and History: Antique Yazd Rugs €œ The world of antique Oriental rugs is incredibly vast. Over the centuries, countries in the East from Turkey to China have each developed their own unique methods for weaving rugs and carpets, as well as their own distinctive styles. Indeed, rug making is such an important cultural and traditional practice in certain countries that the specific regions within those countries each developed their own styles. The best such example of this is certainly Persia, from where a great preponderance of the finest antique carpets emerge. Antique rugs from Persia are almost always referred to by the region where they were woven. Å“Yazd rugs are one such example. Halfway between Isfahan and Kerman ” both very important rug weaving centers ” it is hardly surprising that Yazd became heir to the great tradition of classical Persian rug and carpet weaving. Yazd rugs represent some of the very finest Persian rugs, and are prized for their beauty and impeccable craftsmanship.All natural dyes are paramount for the carpet to have more than just decorative value. Beyond that, various dyers had varying levels of skill and invested different lengths of time in dyeing the yarns. The Å“quality of color €œits radiance and level of nuance within each color €œis centrally important. Certain rare colors such as Tyrian purple, saffron yellow, cochineal rose and greens add to the carpet „¢s value
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping pick up & payment information. We are happy and willing to answer questions about any of our lots as well as to send additional images. It is the responsibility of the bidder to pose any questions BEFORE bidding. Please email us for a shipping quote if needed. All sales are final.

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