Old Persian Carpet Ghoum Four Seasons.

Carpet in very good condition, the colors are very bright and have not faded. The wool is thick, the decoration of flowers and birds is very refined. Only the fringes show signs of use. The Ghoum carpet is a type of carpet produced in Iran in the Ghoum region. The first looms appeared in 1930, on the initiative of merchants from Keshan. Despite their recent manufacture, they have imposed themselves by the perfection of their technique and the diversity of their designs. the manufacture of carpets began at the beginning of the 20th century. Ghoum carpets are distinguished by their fine workmanship and their wool or silk pile. They are often tied tightly, with the Persian knot, and have various patterns borrowed from various Iranian origins. The classic patterns are the boteh and zil-e sultan. There are also flowers and birds on a plain background characteristic of Isfahan carpets and the central medallion of Keshan carpets. The Ghoum carpet has a very colorful appearance, the white and ivory of the background bringing out the multicolored patterns. Garden decorations, medallions or figurative motifs with drawings of animals and plants are common. Manufacturing: Hand-knotted Size: 3.56 mx 2.50 m or 8.90 m2. Period: 20th century (1950) Origin: Iran / Persia Velvet: Wool Warp and Weft: Cotton. Dyes: Vegetable 100% Condition: Very good condition. Delivery possible, please contact us.