Kachan Mortachem silk carpet circa 1920

Kachan Mortachem silk carpet, dating from the first part of the 20th century. This rug is distinguished by its exceptional finesse. It is in excellent condition, with vibrant colors. Its motif is a veritable earthly paradise: the imperial palace is finely drawn at bottom right, while a symbol of Iran is depicted near four stylized cypress trees and a river surrounded by richly flowering trees of life. To the right, an original stream teems with fish, surrounded by flowering trees of life on an old gold background. A dog by a hazelnut tree and a house, with stylized ducks and fowl, add to this delicately balanced Persian landscape, adorned with beautifully drawn mountains and valleys. Its triple borders, notably the main midnight-blue one, are adorned with cartouches inlaid with multicolored compositions of flowers, birds, landscapes and houses. A rug of rare beauty and originality, with exquisite polychromy.

Dimensions: 204 x 134 cm
Density: 10,000 to 11,000 knots per dm2