European Design Carpet From The Safavid Empire

This is an antique European Tetex rug woven in Germany during the first quarter of the 20th century, around the 1920s. Also called a "Janus" rug using the lily stitch weaving method. Wool rug on cotton base.

The history of the Tetex carpet..
Europeans love to have Persian rugs and other oriental rugs in their home or office, which is why Persian rugs have always been in high demand in Europe.
During the 1920s and 1930s, Persian and Caucasian rugs were so popular and weavers from Persia and the Caucasus could not keep up with orders from Western merchants. So some of the merchants decided to make the Persian and Caucasian design in Europe, some started in Germany which is called Tetex and some were made in Austria with another technique.

This rug features a personal pattern, which is characterized by an intricate design, inspired by early rugs from the Safavid Empire.
Its floral design forms a sequential delta on a range of cheerful colors.

Dimensions: 350x246 cm
Condition: On one side the fringes are worn and stained, the other side of the fringes has been completely restored the weave is different. Worn edges. It remains overall in good condition.

*The carpet has been professionally cleaned