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.
(Featured in our Brochure, Vol. 28, No. 2.)

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An exceptional 150-year-old Ferahan Sarouk carpet establishes a contemplative, erudite atmosphere within this high-rise home office. The expansive Persian room-size carpet glows with a nuanced patina through its exquisitely time-softened natural colors. This aged hues are perfectly complemented by the enhanced lustre of age seen in the inlaid, hand carved woods of the 18th-century French antique desk. Alongside this natural, elevated dialogue between these two one-of-a-kind art pieces, the carpet’s intricate botanical patterning adds its own conversation between compositional elements. Note how each part of field, stunning ivory corner pieces and majestic border explore creative variations on a common theme. Finally, the carpet’s diffuse medallion effortlessly centers the room’s activity in a structured, but unobtrusive way. Despite the grand scale of the potent medallion design, this masterful centerpiece is entirely balanced, allowing each of the room’s furnishings to be appreciated in turn.

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The deeply personal and engaging artistry of the best antique Persian and Caucasian weavings can be greatly enjoyed in private areas of the home, where the carpets’ character and captivating details emerge as a delightful accompaniments to the owner’s daily life and routines. Running the full length of the walk-in closet, this singular Serab runner from the 3rd quarter of the 19th-century is the definition of inviting with its cheerful terra cotta, soft aquamarine, and beguiling oxblood highlights. The homeowner can progressively enjoy and revisit each artistic nuance over time as she moves about, experiencing the carpet directly from differing vantage points. The well-lit space with its warm woodgrain illumines the runner’s folk art playfulness and earth tone palette while the spaciousness of its design unifies the manifold colors of the wardrobe.

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