NORTH WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1870

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A SILK BAKSHAISH RUG
North West Persia, circa 1870
The ivory field with an overall design of groups of eight radiating boteh, in a shaded plum-red rosette and serrated leaf border between broad medium blue and ivory meandering flowering vine and minor floral and geometric stripes, a kilim strip at each end, braided warps, excellent condition
7ft.10in. x 5ft. (238cm. x 152cm.)

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Lot Essay

This is a most unusual silk rug which does not fit easily into any of the normally accepted categories. The field design is normally typical of Senneh, but the rug is loosely woven with two cotton wefts between each row of knots, which would preclude Senneh being the origin. The structure and the main border design are both typical of Bakshaish wool rugs. It is most probable that this is a one-off product of an atelier which normally produced wool carpets and rugs.

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