Enhanced by the inherent balance and refined understatement of an allover Ferahan carpet centerpiece, this expansive great hall of a European-inspired residence becomes the scene for fascinated aesthetic immersion. The rhythmic repetition of organic motifs within the exquisite 19th-century design creates the foundational structure by which symmetry in other aspects of the room, such as the soaring multistory windows and monolithic ceiling timbers, are more enjoyably appreciated. Note how the potent yet time-softened hues of the Persian art carpet suite resonates with every other inviting tone in the space, including the 17th-century garden paintings, embroidered fabrics, and warm hardwood paneling.

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The best antique art carpets create pairings that are far greater than the sum of their parts, uniting furniture, architectural details and other works of art in a way that uniquely enhances their overall aesthetic impact. For this reason, masterwork carpets, such as this 19th-century Ferahan Sarouk that graces a genteel dining room, are avidly desired by seasoned designers and homeowners. Though its weavers could not have anticipated this pairing, the 160-year-old carpet’s resonance with the chair’s delicately turned leg and ethereal pale green fabric achieves a balance of refinement that could likely never have been reached in any other way. The antique Ferahan tradition provides the essential foundation by which these great heights are reached: neither the incredible dexterity of its clear, profusely rendered natural forms nor the exquisite pastel and jewel-tone dyes can be found elsewhere, as dye masters capable of these long-lost techniques no longer exist.
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The open, expansive plan of a gracious living room is completed by the inclusion of two exceptional antique Ferahan Sarouk carpets. The duo’s magnetic artistry unites the spacious entertaining area into a cohesive series of intensely inviting, human scaled spaces. The carpets deftly create distinct conversational zones, thanks to exquisite botanical tracery and dynamic color interactions that are the natural result of inspired, virtuoso weavers in complete command of their medium. Profoundly saturated indigo medallions and borders exert tremendous compositional weight in the high-ceilinged space, elegantly softened and enriched by skillful juxtaposition of warm pomegranate, sapphire blue and soft ivory. These well-selected colors and scrolling botanical forms bring out the delicate, organic contours that have informed so many of the room’s other objets d’art. Note how an instant harmony is established between porcelain vases, tasteful brocade fabrics, vibrant cut flowers, and even the graceful curve of the polished grand piano! Through their harmonious interplay of color and natural light, the two 19th-century art carpets are intimately linked with the pair of Post-Impressionist paintings, where scenes of Southern France are concerned with precisely the same focus.

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Illuminated by the extraordinary color in which this carpet excels, a spectacular antique Bakshaish becomes the animating energy at the heart of this quietly elegant entertaining space. The cool, extremely light-toned ground—so uncommon and transformative in antique Bakshaish pieces—profoundly resonates with every color and texture in the well-appointed room, including fabrics, polished marble, and supple leather. There is an absolutely astounding variety of individual, creatively imagined blossoms within the prized Tree of Life format, contributing striking plum, crimson, garnet, celadon and stirring aquamarine accents that make the arboreal environment within the rug at least as inviting as the sunlit garden outside. As in so many interiors where separate seating areas are present, note how the Bakshaish carpet creates an immediately harmonious dialogue with the neighboring Ferahan carpet before the hearth, linking these nearby spaces in an entrancing, endlessly fascinating way.

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A superb Ferahan Sarouk carpet placed in the foyer warmly welcomes guests as the ideal beginning to an enthralling environment of expertly curated art, antiques and singular art carpets.  At the top of its class in both level of artistry and craftsmanship, this 170-year-old Persian Town carpet offers the many inspired nuances that touch the collector’s heart. Many artistic decisions and a honed craftsmanship contribute to the allure of this piece, such as its rare ivory field with graceful silhouetted vinery, the interplay of the russet and marine blue tonalities, and it’s inspired, original border design. The consummately luxurious quality of its luminous wool is instantly apparent in this well-lit foyer, its time-matured patina glowing intensely in both at night and under natural light.

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The open, expansive plan of a gracious living room is completed by the inclusion of two exceptional antique Ferahan Sarouk carpets. The duo’s magnetic artistry unites the spacious entertaining area into a cohesive series of intensely inviting, human scaled spaces. The carpets deftly create distinct conversational zones, thanks to exquisite botanical tracery and dynamic color interactions that are the natural result of inspired, virtuoso weavers in complete command of their medium. Profoundly saturated indigo medallions and borders exert tremendous compositional weight in the high-ceilinged space, elegantly softened and enriched by skillful juxtaposition of warm pomegranate, sapphire blue and soft ivory. These well-selected colors and scrolling botanical forms bring out the delicate, organic contours that have informed so many of the room’s other objets d’art. Note how an instant harmony is established between porcelain vases, tasteful brocade fabrics, vibrant cut flowers, and even the graceful curve of the polished grand piano! Through their harmonious interplay of color and natural light, the two 19th century art carpets are intimately linked with the pair of Post-Impressionist paintings, where scenes of Southern France are concerned with precisely the same focus.

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A top-tier nearly 200-year old Persian Ferahan carpet was chosen for the main conversation area in this connoisseur couple’s living room where its sublime colors and inspired drawing, especially in the borders, were on view. This captivating early 19th-century Persian Town Carpet’s profusion of guava, rose, apricot and sand tones softly harmonizes with the elegant layered color palette of the fabric, wall, and window treatments. Even the luxurious texture and sheen of the fabrics are mirrored by the antique Ferahan rug’s luminous, lanolin-rich wool. These clients are strategically displaying three specimen carpets along the length of the space, each oriented to cover a portion of the width of the room.

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FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. The hallway niche surrounding this grand piano becomes an inviting, intimate destination within the home thanks to the addition of five 19th century Oriental art rugs. The juxtaposition of the two 3×5 highly collectible Ferahan rugs (foreground) with a South Persian tribal Khamseh rug (under piano), a piece from the Caucasus Mountains (hall, left) and an early Bakshaish runner (border barely shows in upper right) is perfect for this eclectic atmosphere of art appreciation, as they call the viewer to enjoy each performance in turn. Of course, the voices of the antique Oriental rug weavers also work as a brilliant harmony, their rare hues bringing together the diffuse light of a Tiffany stained glass light box, Tiffany lamps and atmospheric oil paintings.

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FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. More and more of our clients are discovering the splendor of displaying art-level rugs on their walls, where the myriad nuances of color and design are at eye level. In this exquisite setting, a Ferahan Sarouk on the wall and a Laver Kirman on the floor enhance each other’s beauty.

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