Old and original KHAMSEH, Iran (Shiraz and Quasgai region) : Wool velvet carpet on cotton foundation. Navy blue field decorated with rows of botehs ending in geometrically stylised bird beaks in polychrome (symbol of genesis and fertility, the seed motif found in Kashmir shawls). Banded and striped end border Late 19th c. - Early 20th c. 228 x 120 cm Beautiful polychromy. Fairly good condition. Endings slightly frayed. DAGHESTAN - Caucasus : Prayer-shaped wool velvet carpet on wool foundation. Beige field with stylised Mirhab, decorated with rows of boxes inlaid with polychrome flowering plants Ruby red main border with crab claws and stylised hooks. Circa 1870 130 x 97 cm Wear, oxidation, holes, frayed ends, worn edges, missing against borders Carpet in the point of the Soap factory. Wool velvet on cotton backing decorated with three reserves, the central one with a polychrome floral bouquet. Border with multicoloured flowers. Double carpet. Central Europe, probably Bessarabian Late 19th c. Early 20th c. 180 x 80 cm Expert : Frank Kassapian