Our Top Selection From Our Wonderful Winter Sale
We’re midway through our Wonderful Winter Sale and we wanted to highlight some really special pieces that we feel shouldn’t be missed out on during our sale period.
The selection of rugs below are split between our London and Hampshire showrooms and our website, any of these rugs can be viewed through a virtual appointment and more images can be provided to you via email & Dropbox.
1. Antique Mazleghan c.1930 - Was £1800 Now £1600
A stunning antique Mazleghan rug, around 90 years old and from Central Persia.
Featuring an enlarged geometric floral design this antique Mazleghan follows the stereotypical pattern for the region, however the colours in this particular piece can only be achieved through use and age making it a truly unique piece.
Modern Mazleghan rugs have unfortunately lost some of their charm and are no longer woven to the same quality as the antique one here.
Take home a piece of Persian history with this stunning antique Mazleghan rug that will go on for atleast another 100 years.
Size: 1.84m x 1.28m / 6’ x 4’2”
A Persian Gabeh rug woven by the last nomadic tribe of Persia, the Qashqai tribe. Located in South Central Persia they still, to this day migrate across Shiraz, the Zagros Mountains and the ancient ruins of Persepolis. The rugs and items they trade will have been used by the tribe and when they become no longer necessary they are traded for items that they can’t forage, carry or grow themselves.
This Gabeh rug with its vibrant colours and simplistic design depicts the animals and trees. that the Qashqai tribe will have seen on their travels across South Central Persia.
Size: 0.86m x 0.76m / 2'8" x 2'5"
This eye catching Garous rug was hand woven using the best quality dyes and softest wools available, and with its unique one off design it will be the envy of all your friends and house guests.
It features an enlarged Shah Abbasi floral design that dates back roughly 500 years to the Safavid period, where Shah Abbas the Great wanted a design that would symbolise Persian rugs especially as Persia has started exporting their rugs to the rest of the world.
Size: 3.00m x 2.42m / 9’8” x 7’9”
This gorgeous antique Malayer runner from the West of Persia is a great way to add some warmth and history to your home. The range and depth of colours in this runner can only be achieved with age and at £2000 this 110 year old runner is a steal.
Size: 4.88m x 1.01m / 16’ x 3’3”
Ref: BG3021
A stunning semi-old Bakhtiyar rug from the West of Persia, around 60 years old and it features the traditional Khesti design.
The Bakhtiyar people used to be a nomadic tribe, but have now settled in the West of Persia. They are home to many of the designs used in Persian rugs across Persia today.
Finding a Galichech size Bakhtiyar rug is relatively difficult with the majority of Bakhtiyar rugs being 3m x 2m in size.
Size: 2.13m x 1.35m / 6’9” x 4’4”
6. Kashan - Was £2700 now £2000
Take a step outside the norm with this all-over design Kashan rug from Central Persia. Kashan rugs are typically found with central medallions and corner pieces, however this 80 year old Kashan rug breaks the norm and features a repeating Shah Abassi floral design, with an enlarged Shah Abassi floral border. Mix this with the stunning soft plum background and you have a piece that is truly unique.
Kashan is one of the oldest cities in the world, with the original inhabitant of Kashan, the Kasians dating back to 9000 BC with the ruins of the Tepe Sialk burial chamber still standing today.
Size: 2.15m x 1.44m / 7’1” x 4’7”