Exceptional, large, and delicate Kachan Dabir Master Dabir’s Workshop Silky...
Exceptional, large, and delicate Kachan Dabir
Master Dabir’s Workshop
Silky lambswool velvet (harvested in the spring) of so-called “Kork” quality on a cotton backing. Depiction of the earthly paradise. An ivory field featuring trees of life richly adorned with flowers, birds, and surrounded by polychrome animals. Seven borders, the main one navy blue with stylized lion motifs (the emblem of Iran) surrounded by animals, flowering trees of life, and finely rendered multicolored birds.
Iran, circa 1940–50.
Density: approx. 7,000 knots per dm²
L_339 cm W_256 cm
A high-quality piece. Beautifully fine weave, good overall condition, beautiful polychromy (remarkably fresh colors)
Bibliography:
Fabio Formenton, Doris Eider, Armen Hengeldian, Enza Milanesi, Edwin Gans-Ruedin (*Understanding Carpets*, *The Splendor of Persian Carpets*, *The Beauty of Oriental Carpets*), Andrew Middleton (*A World Tour of Carpets*)
Exceptional, large, and delicate Kachan Dabir
Master Dabir’s Workshop
Silky lambswool velvet (harvested in the spring) of so-called “Kork” quality on a cotton backing. Depiction of the earthly paradise. An ivory field featuring trees of life richly adorned with flowers, birds, and surrounded by polychrome animals. Seven borders, the main one navy blue with stylized lion motifs (the emblem of Iran) surrounded by animals, flowering trees of life, and finely rendered multicolored birds.
Iran, circa 1940–50.
Density: approx. 7,000 knots per dm²
L_339 cm W_256 cm
A high-quality piece. Beautifully fine weave, good overall condition, beautiful polychromy (remarkably fresh colors)
Bibliography:
Fabio Formenton, Doris Eider, Armen Hengeldian, Enza Milanesi, Edwin Gans-Ruedin (*Understanding Carpets*, *The Splendor of Persian Carpets*, *The Beauty of Oriental Carpets*), Andrew Middleton (*A World Tour of Carpets*)
