Very fine Ghoum rug made of wool and silk - Lot 484

Very fine Ghoum rug made of wool and silk Iran Circa 1960 The Shah era Early Ghoum rugs Dimensions: 207 x 140 cm Kork wool velvet, made from silky-quality lamb’s wool selected in the spring on a silk warp (rare, as the warp is usually made of cotton) Some oxidation and natural wear The appearance is original and features a textured relief Density Approx. 9/10,000 knots per dm² Remarkable fineness Beautiful design (without a central medallion, a sought-after motif in interior design) Ivory field decorated with palmette scrolls and geometrically stylized flower bulbs surrounded by lacy leaves in pastel tones. Main border with motifs echoing the central field Bibliography: Edwin Gans-Ruedin (Carpet Knowledge), Roger Bechirian, Andrew Middleton (A World Tour of Carpets) Expert: Frank Kassapian