19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet
19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet 19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet

19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Runner Carpet

The camel-tone field is well-covered by a centralized allover Herati design detailed in royal blue, cream and madder red. The same red grounds the main border with its iconic Azerbaijani double serrated slanted leaf and rosette pattern. Dark blue minors. Traditional Persian wide format runner. Good condition.
Stock ID: #17330
General Rug Type: Persian Informal
Specific Rug Type: Bakshaiesh
Circa: 1890
Ground Color: Brown
Border Color: Red
Origin: Persia
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 3' 6" ( 107 cm )
Length: 14' 2" ( 432 cm )
Description
Bakshaiesh

Primarily a trade term applied to a wide variety of weaves and design styles of Heriz area carpets from about 1870 to 1895. there is no consistent theme, but Caucasian tonalities of red, light and medium blue, ivory and green prevail, wool often occurs in the foundation. Although the town of Bakshaiesh appears on rug maps, it is unclear if all the carpets in question were woven there. Strong open medallion designs or ingenious overall patterns are frequent. Bakshaiesh carpets, evn those in need of restoration, can command healthy prices. Sizes are primarily in carpets up to 12’ x 20’, but a few scatters were woven.

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