AN EXTREMELY FINE SIGNED SILK QUM CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIA approx: 9ft.10in. x 6ft.6in.(299cm. x 198cm.) The field with delicate meandering vine issuing stylised polychrome palmettes, floral and leafy sprays around double concentric floral and arabesque medallions. In similar design frame border with floral vine in an each corner. This carpet has full pile, very soft and shiny silk and is in very good condition throughout. Extremely fine weave, approx: 10 x 10 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. Attractive and elegant piece. Signature at one end Iran Qum Ghasemi.