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We term the antique carpets we offer "art carpets", because virtually
all of the pieces in our collection date from the early 19th
century to the turn of the 20th century, known as the "Second
Golden Age of Persian Weaving". During this period, the finest
pieces were still individually commissioned as the inspired
visual expressions of their weavers, not merely as decorative
accessories.
Our specialty is offering rarely-found antique Persian carpets and rugs possessing
great artistic individuality and uncompromising craftsmanship. We offer
the sublime rather than the mundane-- these are pieces that
express a refreshing uniqueness and an unquestionable joie
de vivre.
The use of consummate materials is also paramount in our
carpets. We accept into our exclusive collection only those
pieces that use entirely natural dyes, which soften magically
with the passage of time. You will see that our carpets often
display stunningly unique color tones that you have never
seen before in Persian carpets. We also insist that our carpets
are made of luminous and resilient high-grade wool.
Claremont carpets are characteristically preserved in exceptional
condition relative to their very significant age. Any necessary
restoration has been performed with great skill by the members
of our highly experienced restoration department.
A truly great antique carpet can warm one's heart and intrigue
one's mind in the profound, deeply penetrating manner of music
or poetry. To experience a carpet of this magnitude is to
stand within a painting, surrounding by its boundless richness
of color and design. In short, the carpets we offer are truly
works of art for the floor.
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