Sehna

Second half 19th century, 192 x 128 cm, North West Persia, Kurdistan

A classic white-ground Sehna presenting a repeat of large botehs arranged in offset rows and interspersed with floral stems. In the blue-black border, small palmettes, flowers and sickle leaves are linked by a vine drawn in the typical, slightly angular style of the provenance. The extremely fine weave on a polychrome silk warp, tasteful palette and perfectly drawn design make this a masterpiece of Persian weaving. – Very good condition, original finishes all around.

AZADI, SIAWOSCH, Persian Carpets. Vol.1. Katalog Teppich-Museum Teheran. Teheran 1977, Nr.6 *** AZADI, SIAWOSCH & MEISTER, P.W., Persische Teppiche. Ausstellung im Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg und im Museum für Kunsthandwerk Frankfurt am Main. Hamburg 1971, Nr.58