Oriental village rugs:

    Loori, Hosseinabad, Malyer, bidjar, senneh…

     

    A reflection of local craftsmanship, it was from the second half of the 19th century that many rug designs and patterns were developed, often drawing inspiration from earlier creations.

     

    These creations bear witness to ancestral know-how passed down from generation to generation.

    Nahavand 2,45 x 1,55 cm
    Nahavand 2,45 x 1,55 cm

    Nahavand : 2,45 x 1,55 m  Sold

     

    Iranian rug, wool, warp thread and cotton weft, 1970-80. Very good condition, beautiful achievement.

    Village carpet from the region of Hamadan (western Iran), comprising about 1200 villages. The motif is typical of this region: a medallion with rounded rosettes and in the field, bouquets of flowers (göl) linked together. Nahavands are famous for their wool quality and soft, pleasant colors. The quality of nahavands is comparable to that of Malayers.
    Most of the nahavands from the 70s and 80s were in the kelle format, which is the case with this one. Strong and durable mat that can withstand heavy traffic. Beautiful patina and some abrache (term designating a variation of tones in the same color).

    Senneh 0,97 x 0,77 m
    Senneh 0,97 x 0,77 m
    Iran Senneh 0,97 X 0,77 m

    Iranian wool rug, cotton warp and weft, 1950. Very good condition.

    Former name of the city of Sanandaj, the city of Senneh is located in Iranian Kurdistan, famous for its knotted rugs. Senneh kilims are also very popular with lovers of authentic rugs. The work is, in fact, very refined as much in the technique of realization as in the designs which are perpetuated over the generations.
    This traditional and authentic senneh, in zarsharak format (approximately 1.00 x 0.60 m) consists of the "mahi" pattern (naive diamond pattern). Strong and durable mat.

    Meymeh 1,48 x 1,14 m
    Meymeh 1,48 x 1,14 m
    Meymeh Iran 1,48 X 1,14 m

    Iranian wool rug, cotton warp and weft, 1950. Good condition. Usual wear.

    Meymeh rugs are easily recognized by their diamond patterns called "djangali", that is to say "from the jungle". This small Iranian town, located between Kashan and Isfahan and near Djoshagan, made rugs after the Second World War.
    Salmon pink color. Beautiful patina. A beige border is surrounded by two "aleh abassi" borders (tulip borders).

    Loori :

    Located to the west and further south in Fars, the Lur people consist of a semi-nomadic population. The most common sizes of rugs range from dozar (about 2 m²) to kellé (1.50 x 3.50m approximately). Geometric designs can be reminiscent of Caucasian rugs. They are warm and comfortable rugs that fit into both contemporary and traditional interiors, with stylish and timeless graphics. The charm of these rugs is above all due to their simple or even naïve patterns, the quality of the wools and their astonishing colors.

    Loori 2,35 x 1,42 m
    Loori 2,35 x 1,42 m

    Loori: 2.35 x 1.42 m

     

     

    Iranian carpet wool, 1950-60. Chain and weft: wool.

    Comfortable carpet with atypical colors: aubergine, turmeric, navy blue. The lighter border highlights the entire carpet. Some abraches (change of wool bath). Slightly trapezoidal.

     

    Loori 2,55 x 1,65 m
    Loori 2,55 x 1,65 m

    Loori: 2.35 x 1.42 m

     

    Iranian wool rug, dated in Persian 1379, ie 1959. Good condition

    Beautiful and authentic loori in kelle format on a deep red background with two navy blue and red medallions. Two ram zoomorphs (center) as well as stylized fish are represented. An original border rich in patterns (botehs *, fish, hook patterns) surrounds the field of the carpet. In the lower medallion, the carpet was dated in Farsi when it was made (1379 or 1959). Warm and breezy colors **. Comfortable, strong and durable mat.

     


    Loori 2,60 x 1,65 m
    Loori 2,60 x 1,65 m

    Loori : 2,60 x 1,65 m

     

    Iranian carpet wool, 1950-60. Chain and weft: wool.

     

    Soft and comfortable carpet, with 'patinated' colors: wine red, blue, orange, brown, beige. Abraches on the entire carpet. 

    Malayer : 3,86 x 0,83 m
    Malayer : 3,86 x 0,83 m

    Malayer : 3.86 x 0.83 m

     

    Iranian rug from western Iran, 1960. Good condition.

     

    Malayer in Kenareh format, with warm and deep colors, ideal for a hallway with 

    Hosseinabad 3,20 x 1,76 m
    Hosseinabad 3,20 x 1,76 m

    Hosseinabad : 3,20 x 1,76 m

     

     

    Iranian wool rug, circa 1960. Good condition.

     

     

    Beautiful hosseinabad in kelle design. A central medallion and four spandrels highlight the surface of the rug, consisting of the traditional mahi or herati motif on a black background, reminiscent of ancient Malayers. 

    Hosseinabad 3,07 x 2,05 m
    Hosseinabad 3,07 x 2,05 m

    Hosseinabad : 3,07 x 2,05 m

     

    Iranian wool rug, 1970-80.

     

    The small town of Hosseinabad is located southwest of Malayer. The name "hosseinabad" brings together a district of fifteen villages. This traditional hosseinabad is composed in its field of the herati motif. They are warm rugs that fit very well into our interiors

    Goltogh 1,55 x 1,05 m
    Goltogh 1,55 x 1,05 m

    Goltogh: 1.55 x 1.05 m  Sold

     

     

    Rug from Iranian Kurdistan wool, circa 1950. Very solid rug.

     

    Located in Kurdistan (western Iran, near Zandjan), the goltoghs, like the bidjars, are held in high esteem because of their strength and resistance to wear and tear. They are rugs appreciated by amateurs because of their authenticity and their typical Persian charm. The wool is of very good quality.

     

    We find, in the field of the carpet, the motif 'mahi' (diamond), some botehs as well as some zoomorphs (birds and sheep).