{"product_id":"vintage-silk-qom-persian-rug-mir-mehdi-9x12","title":"“PARADISE” BY MIR MEHDI: A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eWhat sets this carpet apart is its exquisite design and its historical significance, originating from the pre-Islamic revolution era during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.  This exquisite Persian silk carpet originates from the sacred city of Qom, also known as Qum or Ghom.  It showcases an unparalleled level of intricate detail achievable solely through pure silk. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFour signatures of Master Mir-Mehdi adorn the rug: two integrated into the medallion centre design, and two additional signatures positioned near the silk end fringes, solidifying the rug's authenticity.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eRevered as \"Paradise,\" this awe-inspiring rug embodies the motif of the Tree of Life. Found in numerous world theologies, mythologies, and philosophies, the Tree of Life symbolizes the mystical interconnectedness of all life on Earth. It also serves as a metaphor for life's evolutionary journey and, for others, signifies a direct pathway from Earth to heaven. The carpet portrays two tree trunks and their branches, representing a male and female tree, accompanied by vibrant birds and vases of flowers. The primary field colour is a splendid yellowish gold, encircled by a terra cotta border infused with hints of beige and brown. Additional colours include turquoise, assorted shades of blue, red, green, brown, and black.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThe skilled craftsmanship and professionalism displayed in this rug exemplify a time-honoured tradition and embody a cultural heritage that may become increasingly rare to find in the future. The exquisite quality of workmanship renders this piece truly unique—a one-of-a-kind treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e_________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e Qom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/b\u003e  Mir Mehdi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e circa late 20th century\u003cbr\u003e_________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnot Density (sq inch):\u003c\/b\u003e  750\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeave:\u003c\/b\u003e hand-knotted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarp (foundation)\u003c\/b\u003e:  pure silk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePile:\u003c\/b\u003e  pure silk\u003cbr\u003e_________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eDimensions (ft):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e  9'8\" x 12'9\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (cm):\u003c\/b\u003e  295 x 390\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"79","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46307737698474,"sku":"10163","price":34000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/9434\/2754\/files\/13.IMG_8956.jpg?v=1729470350","url":"https:\/\/www.keshmiri.ca\/products\/vintage-silk-qom-persian-rug-mir-mehdi-9x12","provider":"KESHMIRI - House of Persian Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}