Youngster Art Collector Acquires Painting At Cheap Auction, Later Finds Out Its Real Worth
An Oriental and Persian Fascination
His expertise also went beyond art, though, bleeding into other valuable items. In particular, he got into Oriental and Persian rugs, which have been highly sought after for centuries thanks to their craftsmanship and the fact that they are handwoven.
There are various kinds of Persian rugs, including Bijar, Esfahan, Farahan, and Gabbeh. Nevertheless, they are split into two types: city rugs and tribal/nomadic rugs. City rugs are extravagantly designed using up to 15 colors; tribal types are more symmetrical. The most sought-after are those that come from the major rug-weaving center of Heriz, including antique Gabbehs that can be over 100 years old.
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