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 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 somewhat corroded dark brown field of this wide Persian format kenare (runner) shows a Herati all-over design in low relief which is detailed in cream, sand, red and navy. The pattern has a strong, long centrality with plenty of enlivening light accents. Rust main border of rosettes and doubly serrated slanted leaves. Light blue minors. Good condition..
Stock ID: #18119
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' 5" ( 104 cm )
Length: 14' 3" ( 434 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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