KIRMAN carpet (Iran), circa 1930 Dimensions : 339 x 241cm. Technical characteristics : Wool velvet on a cotton foundation. A magnificent plant rosette, polylobed ivory, chestnut, turquoise and old gold rests on an oblong and polylobed ivory field covered with an inextricable network of stems and polychrome floral compositions. The four corners are enriched with sky-blue spandrels decorated with cream plant forms. A main border and four counter borders with garlands of multicolored flowers frame the whole. Carpet with subtle plant decoration.

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