Vintage Bakshaish Square Rug

:: Single column interconnected center medallions, each with their own germinating plant and detailed minor boteh atop an open abrashed field with field overlay in a minor blossom design motif. Main border in a meandering vine with outer border in a reciprocating serpent / wave stylized design. Colors and shades include: Madder root red, sapphire blue, indigo blue, jade green, oxidized silver, and more. Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. Multiple areas of expert restoration, one occupying approximately 1x1.5 foot area to the side of the carpet and others scattered throughout. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Bakshaish rug runner...

:: Center medallion with inner partial Herati motif bearing slight asymmetric weight in design mapping. Adorned at either end by long stemmed finials atop a covered ground of pinwheel floral design elements and corner spandrel overlays bearing tiered alternating colored layered shrubs. Super playful and charming meandering vine and floral pinwheel main border. Unusual colors for the type and age, in a hard to find size. Colors and shades include: Brick red, deep gold, navy blue, sky blue, madder root red, rust, chestnut, and more. Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads with faint foundation showing through. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Heriz square rug...

a late 19th century Worn Persian Bakshaish Square Carpet Details rug no. j3973 size 7' 1" x 8' (216 x 244 cm)

This Bakshaish rug is styled after the rare and collectible antique Camelhair Bakshaish rugs that were produced in the 19th century and earlier. Due to their limited availability, Na...