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Vintage Velvet Textile Sofa Cover – Caucasian Persian Style, 1930s-40s
This vintage velvet textile, dating from the 1930s-1940s, features intricate patterns typical of Caucasian and Persian designs. It was designed as a decorative table or sofa covering, rather than a floor rug.
- Craft
- Velvet weaving (Makhmal-bafi)
- Region
- Kashan
- Artisan
- —
- Technique
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- Materials
- Maybe silk velvet, Cotton, Wool, Natural dyes
- Dimensions
- Approximately 210cm x 140cm (83in x 55in)
- Weight
- Not stated
- Date
- Listing viewed 24 Sep 2026
Condition
As described by the seller; not inspected by CraftPersia.
Provenance
Seller's own description on Etsy; origin and maker not verified.
Documentation
None reviewed.
This is illustrative sample documentation, not evidence for the pictured object. No seller or object claim has been independently verified. The archive does not certify authenticity.
Care
Follow the preservation guidance for velvet weaving (makhmal-bafi) in the encyclopedia entry: light, humidity and physical support matter more than cleaning.
