A semi-antique Esfahan (Sadegh) Seirafian, signed, c. 227 x 151 cm.
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A light blue ground with a polychrome medallion and corner ornaments. A red border with a flower and palmette vine. Dastur-e sadegh Seirafian Isfahan Iran, (Order of Sadegh Seirafian of Isfahan, Iran). Around 1,300,000 - 1,400,000 knots per square meter.
Provenance
The Heidi Boyce Broström (1939–2022) collection, widow of shipowner Dan-Axel Broström (1915–1976).
More information
For three generations, the Seirafian family has woven carpets that are today widely considered to be the absolute finest. In 1939, the banker Haj Agha Reza Seirafian (1881-1975) started the family business, which continues to this day. By using the best materials, designers, and weavers, the Seirafian workshop set a new quality standard and tripled the number of knots per square meter, from an average of 270 knots to about 500 or more. This level was maintained when Seirafian's seven sons followed in his footsteps.