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This particular piece comes from the village of Faridan in central Iran. The village has long been home to Armenian communities, who have lived in the area since the early 17th century and became known for producing carpets of exceptional quality.
The design is rich and lively, filled with floral elements, stylised birds, and, most intriguingly, the depiction of a clock tower. This unusual motif suggests a moment of personal experience, perhaps the weaver’s encounter with urban life, most likely in a city such as Tabriz, where similar towers exist. Rather than following a formal naqsha, such details often emerge from memory, making the rug deeply personal.
The wool used in this carpet is of excellent quality, and the dyes are entirely natural, derived from plants gathered in the surrounding landscape. The colours have a depth and harmony that only such materials can achieve.
Dating to the early 20th century, this piece is both visually captivating and culturally layered. It carries within it the story of migration, settlement, and adaptation, while still preserving the spirit of its nomadic roots.
It is a refined and elegant carpet that can transform a space, not only through its beauty, but through the history and meaning woven into every part of it.
This particular piece comes from the village of Faridan in central Iran. The village has long been home to Armenian communities, who have lived in the area since the early 17th century and became known for producing carpets of exceptional quality.
The design is rich and lively, filled with floral elements, stylised birds, and, most intriguingly, the depiction of a clock tower. This unusual motif suggests a moment of personal experience, perhaps the weaver’s encounter with urban life, most likely in a city such as Tabriz, where similar towers exist. Rather than following a formal naqsha, such details often emerge from memory, making the rug deeply personal.
The wool used in this carpet is of excellent quality, and the dyes are entirely natural, derived from plants gathered in the surrounding landscape. The colours have a depth and harmony that only such materials can achieve.
Dating to the early 20th century, this piece is both visually captivating and culturally layered. It carries within it the story of migration, settlement, and adaptation, while still preserving the spirit of its nomadic roots.
It is a refined and elegant carpet that can transform a space, not only through its beauty, but through the history and meaning woven into every part of it.