Original and fine KACHAN, Late 19th century,... Lot 22

Original and fine KACHAN, Late 19th century, woven in the famous workshop of the master weaver MORTACHEM (Persia). End of the 19th century A marine field is "paved" with a polylobé ivory and gold medallion, planted in polychrome, interspersed with small trees with ivory flowers, each embedded in their corset. The main brick edging is a succession of ivory cartouches planted and enriched with birds and multicoloured star-shaped floral compositions. Four counterborders, two marine and two ivory with garlands of flowers, complete the first one. Outer bramble border of a "bramble frieze" in positive/negative. Nice presence. (Wear and restoration) Technical data : - Silky lambswool velvet on cotton foundation - Some oxidation and light wear natural wear and tear - Beautiful polychromy - Very original decoration and graphics - Density: about 9000 knots per dm2 195 x 128 cm