SquareTrade © AP6.0Woollen pile on woollen foundation.Handknotted.This rug is from the state of Khorrassan in North East Persia.The firm of Shoraka started producing these rugs during the second half of 1980`s.This production started inorder to rivive the carpet making with old and traditional values in Persia.They use hand spun wool with vegetable dyes for making these rugs.They are very finely knotted with very good quality wool.The designs are taken from Antique Persian rugs from different provinces of Iran.The representative of Shoraka company came to Europe during the 1980s and took photographs of many antique rugs and took them back to Persia for this special project. The design of this one is from the famouse rugs of Kashan called "MOHTESHEM KASHAN". The end products of this project were fantastic and these rugs became world famous in a very short time.They are certainly the collectable rugs of the future.This rug is a perfect companion for rooms with traditional furnishing and decor. AGE: Circa 1980`s. COLOURS: Navy blue,soft red,gold,ivory,blue,soft green. CONDITION:Perfect. SIZE: 1.62 x 1.28 m - 5`4" x4`2" ft. ESTIMAT: US$3500 to US$4500. All goods will be shipped after the clearance of the payment. STOCK NO:HB8516-1-602. We were former associate of Sothebys.com