Carpet, Isfahan master Ahmad - Wool on Cotton - Early 20th century

Wonderful antique carpet Isfahan Ahmad. The city of Isfahan or Esfahan has long been one of the production canters of the famous Persian carpet. Isfahani carpets are known for their high quality. Isfahan's most famous laboratory is Seirafian. Weaving in Isfahan flourished in the Safavid era. But when the Afghans invaded Iran, ending the Safavid dynasty, Fine Isfahan Carpet ‘Ahmad’, Central Persia, late 19th century, wool/cotton, approx. , (good condition, professionally cleaned) , a masterpiece of Ahmad workshops with expressive and high quality natural dyes, fine knotting with remarkable high quality wool, artistic and decorative medallion, rare and unique quality, probably made to order. * Measurements: 213 x 140 cm Origin: Isfahan, Persia, Ahmad. Period: circa 1860s/1870s. Pile: kurk wool Warp: cotton from a private collection with warranty certificate