Mir – cm – "Oriental rug in beautiful
This is a hand-knotted Mir rug, made of durable, natural materials. Imperfections in the patterns and shape make this carpet unique and emphasise its authentic and artisanal character. Mir carpets are knotted in the mountainous area in and around Arak, in western Iran.Characteristic for a Mir is the contemporary design, called Boteh or Paisley pattern, a drop-shape with the tip pointing in one direction. A Mir often has a continuous pattern, but some have a medallion and corner patterns. Mir carpets are durable rugs made of wool on a cotton warp, they're often thick, full carpets with remarkably high durability.Later on, Mir carpets were also made in India, in which case they're called oriental rugs.This is a used carpet, these carpets often become more beautiful and richer in character due to the natural ageing process.Condition:Beautiful, used condition.Size:Approx. 237 x 157 cm.Main colour:Red.Accent colours:Cream, blue and light green.Special features: Lots of nap, rich shine.Signs of wear:A number of small stains; fringe in lesser condition; some edge damage (photo 14).Please view the photos to form your own impression.This lot will be shipped registered, with a track and trace code.X104 Read More