2 x 3.2 Persian Qum - Hand-knotted in the city of Qum, Iran. Silk warp and weft and a silk pile. Traditional center medallion and corner spandrels in deep navy with deep red field. Family owned and purchased in Iran.
Belonged to my mother, and has been kept in our house in the master bedroom.
Hi Audrey,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This is a beautiful Qum prayer mat, seemingly in good condition; the Persian/oriental rug market is a little soft and there are quite a few examples regularly on the market that keeps the fair-market value fairly low.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Qum hand-knotten silk prayer mat
Made in Qum, Iran, mid 20th century
In a varied palette, the center with a red ground, blue-ground borders and spandrels, cream selvedges.
24 by 38 inches (2' by 3'2")
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: purchased in Iran and owned by client's family
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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