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Item Number: 43109 Provenance: Khorassan Country of Origin: Iran Size: 590 x 398 Age: new Pile: wool Foundation (warp and weft): cotton Design: floral / medallion Ground Color: dark blue Knots/inch²: 290 Current location: European Union Price (incl. VAT): $ 12,400 into cart This carpet is in perfect condition.

More about the provenance Khorassan | Iran:

The translation of "Khorassan" from the Persian language means "land of the rising sun". Khorassan is a province in North East Persia with Mashad as its capital. In the South of Khorassan you have deserts and North of it mountains. Khorassan is an expression for the rugs coming from througout the province like e.g. from Mashad, Birjand or Kashmar. Even until way into the 20th century rugs have been called Khorassan generally not differenciating between the single provenances. One common characteristic of Khorassan rugs is a certain red which goes into bordeaux, generous medallions and a particularly soft wool material being used. Altogether Khorassan rugs are high quality rugs with an important tradition.

This Oriental rug has received a "Noble Finish" wash. This wash includes not only the actual cleaning of the carpet but also its processing (ennobling) which represents an increase in the Oriental carpet's value. By this special technique a soft and silky feel and shine are added to the carpet. This washing technique requires experience and skill since otherwise carpets could easily be damaged by it. In this case the washing was implemented perfectly.