Old Floral Ghoum Rug, 144 X 204 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool & Silk In Persia, Iran Circa 1920-1930

Ghoum or Qom carpet, wool and silk, measuring 144 cm wide by 204 cm long, hand-knotted in Iran around 1920 in very good condition.
The beginning of the manufacturing of Ghoum carpets took place in this city around 1920/1930 on the initiative and perseverance of the knotters and merchants of Kashan.
We also find a number of similarities in the medallions and borders with the Kashan type.
Our model has velvet and edges in very good condition, very light normal wear on this type of piece.
The manufacture of these beautiful, very resistant carpets is certainly recent, but they have a significant reputation throughout the world.
The skillful and precise knotters as well as the “Ostads” cardboard designers have imposed their know-how, thanks to the perfection of their work and the breadth of the range of designs and colors.
# Second holiest city in Iran, 150 km from Tehran, Ghoum is a major theological center.
Its ancient name Koumandân would have been abbreviated by the Arab geographer Yakut.
The knot used is the Persian knot tied very tightly on a fine wool of very good quality and a mixture of silk.
70 knots on 10 cm width.
80 knots over 10 cm in length.
560,000 knots per m2
A reinforcing strip of blue linen surrounds the back of the carpet.
The decorations of plants, flowers, intertwined plants and animals, as well as the use of wool mixed with silk are done regularly.
Each type of design remains stylized and the use of colors on the ghoum is always very harmonious ## Our model presents a geometric medallion in a flowered pyramid surrounded by other pyramids of flowers placed in vases like flower offerings or like a table presenting dishes.
The whole gives the impression of a spectacular banquet surrounded by the outline of a niche.
Ghoum is marketed under several names: Qom, Ghom, Gom, Qum, and Kum.
Our model with countless stylized flowers is in collectible condition, in a beautiful classic spirit and unusual colors.
The lobed borders placed like inverted mausoleums are also adorned with flowers and a beautiful peach color.
# Note the purple of the bouquets, a color reserved for the king.
Dimensions: Width: 144 cm (56") x Length: 204 cm (80")
This rug has been professionally and environmentally friendly cleaned.
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