Kilim Qashqai - Veramin. Persian. Circa 1880. 350 X 145 Cm

A breathtaking work, the perfect link between tradition and a certain modernity. One can either see it as representing a disappearing craft or as a design object. Yet, this piece is around 150 years old. Our perceptions are thrown off and our minds tremble... It is a Qashqai-Veramin kilim from Persia. Woven wool on wool. The weaving is a true marvel: fineness, regularity, precision. The piece is supple, rather light considering its rather spectacular dimensions... It is a masterpiece. It's instantly clear why Veramin kilims are so sought after by enthusiasts and, of course, collectors. The central field is an immense garden protected by delicate fences that frame the outer borders. The palette of dense, sometimes saturated, plant-like hues sparkles across the entire surface. The use of primary colors is an extremely rare sight, and the colors seem to burst forth, all in perfect harmony. It's a concert of colors, like a joyful and free-spirited orchestra. Yes, the piece possesses a kind of musicality, of textures, of aesthetic vibrations. Today, we would call it design and graphic art... A true ray of sunshine! Circa 1880. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 350 x 145 cm. Laurent, Beauty of Kilims