Antique Persian Bakshaish Runner

Fine antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, circa 1900 in excellent condition. Beautiful handmade Persian Bakhtiari rug like stain glass in good condition with naturals dye. The Bakhtiari ...

The rug contains an interwoven design of shapes and medallions containing fauna and plants from the area that impressed the carpet creator. All the shapes and colors combine harmoni...

The town of Bakshaish is located in the mountainous Heriz region of Northwest Persia, and is generally accepted to be the oldest weaving village in this district. It is noted for pro...

:: Covered field of geometric guls with seed perimeter details atop an abrashed ground with a few scattered serpents found therein. Wrapped by a meandering vine inner and outer border in inverted coloration and a main border in a sharp serrated leaf design motif. Colors and shades include: Navy blue, cobalt blue, burgundy wine red, sky blue, mallard green, sand, gold, dusty pale forest green, jade green, ivory, pale raspberry red and more. Condition notes: Mostly even wear across to knot heads. 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 Northwest Persian rug runner...