131008
Silk Srinagar Carpet
Kashmir
286 x 185 cm
9' 5" x 6' 1"
Contemporary
£3000.00
A superbly knotted pure silk medallion carpet in which richness of colour and the glistening iridescence of the silk pile combine to form a masterwork of unparalleled splendour and luxury. A classical Koranic medallion of traditional Persian lineage is elegantly encased in an arrangement of delicate floral arabesque work, while ornate rococo motifs embedded in the scrolling corner spandrels contribute significantly to the item\'s visual magnificence. Works of this calibre demand the greatest possible skills of knotting craftsmanship, and in
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