Antique Rug, Persian Samam, 132 X 198 Cm, Finely Hand-knotted Wool, Iran, Early 20th Century

Rare and little known Samam around 1920/1930, carpet from the Bakthiar family, from the region of Isfahan, Iran.
the Samams and the Chalchotors, often confused, are the best of the Bakhtiars, they are very resistant and finely knotted.
Our wool model is tied for approximately 450,000 knots per M2.
The village of Samam near the Zayaudeh Roud river and about 80 kms from Isfahan.
This village is at the origin of these double weft carpets totally different from the Bakthiars but from the same group.
The field is divided into small squares like a chessboard, presenting a typical highly stylized floral decoration and a central cross.
The wide main border is decorated with floral arabesques and surrounded by two narrow bands decorated with leaves and flowers.
The tones are rather dark with a beautiful sheen of the wool used, unlike the Bakthiars, which are rather matte on the face of it.
It also happens that they are confused with the Djochegans, not divided into squares and having spandrels.
Our model, old, from the first part of the 20th century, around 1920/1930, has slight wear, a beautiful shine, and a very unusual decor.
This piece is in beautiful condition, and has been professionally and environmentally clean.
Dimensions: Width: 132 cm (52") x Length: 198 cm (78")
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