Persian rug; Iran, circa 1970. Wool and silk. 1,000,000 knots/m2. Origin: Sheikh Youssef Al Khereiji

Persian carpet; Iran, ca. 1970.
Wool and silk. 1,000,000 knots/m2.
Provenance: Sheikh Youssef Al Khereiji
Size: 150 x 103 cm.
This carpet has a salmon-coloured field. A floral decoration extends over this area, which ends in the centre with a large rose window. The border is made up of three bands, plus an outer border, with the central band being the widest. It is worth noting that the fringes on the upper and lower part of the carpet are split in the stone.
Persian rugs have a great popularity and reputation due to their technical and ornamental quality. Those of greatest value are made of wool and silk, and their ornamentation is notable for the use of a medallion in the central area, which is accompanied by other vegetal elements.