Marjan underlay This is an elegant room

This is an elegant room size carpet in good condition

A very good room carpet without being overwhelming

An early 20th century Hamadan rug from northwest Persia

The rich and varied palette makes for a striking statement rug

Ersari rug from Beshir

Marjan underlay This is an elegant roomA mid 20th century Kashan carpet from north central Persia. An elegant curvilinear design is worked on a cream field with a central floral medallion and curvy spandrels. The pile is soft and velvety with a slight gloss. Very good condition. Great court carpets were woven in Kashan during the safavid period but this virtually ceased after the Afghan invasion in 1722. Weaving was revived at the start of the twentieth century and contemporary production