Size: Approximately 160 x 90 cm
Description:
A fine art rug with Arabic calligraphy featuring Quranic verses, hand-woven from soft wool pile on a cotton foundation with cotton fringes. A slight sheen is visible in some details due to the use of silk or viscose threads for embellishment.
Weaving:
Persian knots (handmade) with medium to high density, showcasing precise letter definition and edges, reflecting the quality of craftsmanship compared to machine-made pieces.
Design:
A deep black field adorned with prominent golden Arabic calligraphy, preceded by a top band bearing "Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Rahim" (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful). It is surrounded by a wide ivory border with intertwined floral motifs and rosettes in shades of violet, burgundy, and orange, with fine inner borders.
Colors:
Dark black with gold/ivory calligraphy, and a border in shades of ivory, violet, burgundy, orange, and olive accents.
Origin and Date:
Iran
dash; Tabriz/Kashan, relatively modern production (late 20th to early 21st century).
Condition:
Excellent; fringes intact, no tears or stains, with natural shading in the pile.
Usage:
Ideal as a wall hanging or display rug in a majlis or a quiet prayer space.