Marjan underlay Good condition with a medium

Good condition with a medium pile and soft handle  The bright palette would work particularly well in a dark room or one with colour on the walls

One small patch of reweaving (shown in detail photo) that is inconspicuous overall

providing interest without overwhelming

green and amber details provide plenty of opportunity to coordinate with cushions or other furniture

Finely knotted Persian Saruk rug with dark subtle colours and curving foliate patterns

Marjan underlay Good condition with a mediumA mid 20th century Kashan carpet from north central Persia. An elegant curvilinear design is worked on a cream field with a central floral medallion and curvy spandrels. The pile is soft and velvety with a slight gloss. Very good condition. Great court carpets were woven in Kashan during the safavid period but this virtually ceased after the Afghan invasion in 1722. Weaving was revived at the start of the twentieth century and contemporary production