Certificate of Authenticity

 

                                                                           

ORIGIN: EXCEPTIONALLY SUPERFINE PAKISTAN “ISFAHAN” DESIGN SIZE: 300 X 240CM MATERIAL: FINELY SPUN LAMBS WOOL PILE ON COTTON BASE KNOTS: DOUBLE KNOT – ALSO KNOWN AS THE “GHIORDES” KNOT AGE: NEW – Early 21st Century DYES: PURE CHROME OF THE HIGHEST GRADE BRIEF HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION Oriental Carpets have been collected for more than five hundred years, for reasons relating to power, prestige, wealth, holiness and more recently, art. These reasons have changed little over the years and in recent times interest in the field has exploded! In addition to their utilitarian and symbolic functions, carpets of a certain “pedigree” have been considered as great works of art and this appears to be the most important reason for the sustained history of carpet collecting over the years. This resulted in the discovery of certain “collectible” carpets made in the renaissance period of the late 20th Century to the early 21st Century. History has indicated that the renaissance influence in Pakistan was a result of Persian Artisans who were brought in to the Royal Courts to produce carpets of a certain quality. Such influence eventually led to the setting up of workshops in Lahore and Karachi. Artisans who were trained by their Persian counterparts began weaving designs of a certain caliber and in essence, this Paksitan “Isfahan” design is an example of such a production. The quality of this carpet is categorized as the 24/24 quality which equates to approximately 600 knots per square inch, an incredibly fine piece for a woolen carpet. Rugs are an art form for the sense of touch as well as sight, a knowledge of how rugs are constructed is vital for deep understanding of their artistry and origins, and in the end there is no adequate substitute for the direct experience one would attain by simply handling and enjoying its aura of brilliance as well as the opulence and grace. An excellent acquisition, mint in condition and a true collector’s piece worthy of the collection of the most discerning eye.

“Sotheby’s Guide to Oriental Carpets” – Walter B. Denny, 1994

FULL TRADE IN GUARANTEE IS ONLY APPLICABLE PROVIDED THE CARPET IS NOT DAMAGED OR DIRTY FROM WEAR. ANY SIGNS OF WEAR THAT REQUIRE RESTORATION OR DIRT THAT REQUIRE WASHING SERVICES SHALL BE CHARGED ACCORDINGLY.

SHOULD THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE, THE TRADE IN VALUE SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO ACCOMMODATE THE ABOVE, AT THE PREVAILING RATE AT THE TIME OF TRANSACTION.