Vintage Persian Amoghli Mashad Carpet

A vintage Persian Mashad carpet from the mid-20th century.

A vintage Persian Mashad carpet from the mid-20th century featuring a Chinese pictorial design of a dragon.

Handmade in Abdol Mohmmad Amoghli's workshop in Iran around 1950. Amoghli was renowned for the high quality of his rugs. His workshop in Mashhad employed master weavers who used the finest materials, such as wool and silk. these rugs were meticulously hand-knotted, ensuring durability and intricate detail. These rugs reflect a period in Iranian history when Western art movements, such as Art Deco, began influencing local artisans. The rugs are seen as functional pieces and works of art representing a cultural exchange between the East and West. Rugs from this period and workshop are rare, as they were often custom-made and produced in limited quantities. This scarcity adds to their allure and value in the collector’s market. These factors contribute to the special status of Amoghli’s 1950s Art Deco rugs...

Rich in color, texture and beguiling ambiance, this Vintage Persian Mashad rug beautifully displays timeless elegance and regal charm. An impressice testament to traditional Persian weaving, it features an all-over floral pattern composed of blooming palmettes, curved sickle leaves, millefleurs and blossoms. A concentric rosette medallion anchored with botanical pendants...