Kachan Soof Silk And Relief Carpet – Iran, Early 20th Century

Persian Kachan Soof rug, woven in Iran in the first half of the 20th century, measuring 201 x 127 cm. A work of exceptional finesse, made on an entirely silk base (warps, weft and fringes), brocaded with gold threads and decorated with raised wool motifs, representing delicately arranged flowers and foliage. Remarkable density of approximately 10,000 knots per square decimeter, testifying to extremely precise work. The golden saffron yellow silk field presents a lush floral composition, with perfectly symmetrical polychrome scrolls and volutes. A central midnight blue medallion in the shape of an elongated diamond, encrusted with a rare ruby Armenian cross, is surrounded by palmettes and stylized oil lamps, in a striking visual harmony. Four spandrels with floral crowns and six refined borders, including a main golden beige border decorated with floral cartouches in the shape of bulbs and royal crowns, embellished with foliage in the colors of the Iranian flag. This carpet, also called “Quince Flower”, is a rare museum piece, of incomparable artistic and technical quality. Perfect state of preservation. Referenced in the works of Andrew Middleton, Roger Bechirian, Doris Eider, Armen Engeldian and E. Gans-Ruedin (“Splendor of the Persian carpet”). Observation: Kachan Soof, renowned for their finesse and silk reliefs, are today among the most sought-after Persian carpets on the international market.