36561 Antique Poshti Farahan

This Antique Poshti Farahan, originating from central Persia in the 19th century, is a finely woven small-format carpet that exemplifies the elegance and precision of the Farahan weaving tradition. Often used as a ceremonial or decorative backrest cushion (poshti), this piece showcases refined geometry and balanced floral motifs, executed in a sophisticated palette that speaks to aristocratic Persian taste. Its tightly knotted structure and crisp design reflect the workshop-level quality that made Farahan carpets highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs across Europe and beyond.

Though modest in scale, this poshti embodies all the artistic and technical hallmarks of larger Farahan masterpieces—making it an ideal choice for display, study, or intimate settings where understated luxury and historical resonance are valued. A rare and beautifully preserved example, it stands as a symbol of cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and functional artistry.