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Silk Kum Kapu with metal brocade signed ”KD” 200 x 140 cm (6’ 7” x 4’ 7”) Turkey, ca. 1920 Condition: very good, full pile, slight signs of use, fringes partially incomplete Warp: silk, weft: silk, pile: silk with metal brocade An absolutely wonderful silk carpet with excellent colors and one of the most classic designs of Safavid court art. A very unusual piece that clearly stands out from other finely knotted works from the district of Istanbul, which was formerly predominantly inhabited by Armenians. A beautiful freshness of color pervades the elegant spiral tendrils of the field design. The preciousness of this carpet is expressed not only in its design and excellent craftsmanship, but also in the use of materials. Shiny silk is combined with silver metal brocades to create a luxury product that pays homage to the so-called Polonaise carpets of the 17th century. A direct comparison of the field design can be found in the famous silk Pommersfelden Polonaise carpet with silver brocades (Christie’s, May 2, 2019, lot 254). This field design is rare among Kum Kapu carpets, as these usually feature either an all-over pattern or prayer niches. The dynamic, complex field design is framed by a strict but effective, simple reciprocal crenellated border.