Important Early "Harshang" Pattern Antique 18th-Century Coral Northeast Persian Khorasan Carpet
| Stock number | 21296 |
| Size | 5 ft 10 in x 9 ft 3 in (1.78 m x 2.82 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1750 |
| Style | Khorassan / Mashad |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Important 18th-Century Northeast Persian Khorasan Carpet, Circa 1750, Origin: Northeast Persia (Khorasan Province) Style: Early "Harshang" (Crab) Palmette Composition Historical Significance This rare and early carpet dates to the mid-18th century, a period of significant artistic transition in Northeast Persia. Unlike the denser, smaller-scale patterns of the 19th-century "carpet boom," this piece retains the monumental scale and spaciousness typical of pre-industrial Khorasan weaving. It represents a bridge between the classical floral traditions of the Safavid era and the powerful, rectilinear "village-inflected" aesthetic that emerged in the 1700s. Design & Aesthetic The Field: A grand, open-spaced layout featuring oversized, stylized floral heads and geometric palmettes.