19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet
The strongly, but interestingly, abrashed open camel ground shows at least four weavers at work simultaneously. The diamond-shaped central straw medallion shows a well-balanced and centralized Herati design, with small palmette pendants. The sandy straw corners are en suite. The abrashed rust to red wide main border shows rosettes and doubly bent barbed leaves. Good condition.
Stock ID: | #18242 |
General Rug Type: | Persian Informal |
Specific Rug Type: | Bakshaiesh |
Circa: | 1880 |
Ground Color: | Camel |
Border Color: | Red Rust |
Origin: | Persia |
Material: | Wool |
Weave: | Pile - Knotted |
Shape: | Rectangle |
Width: | 9' ( 274 cm ) |
Length: | 12' 6" ( 381 cm ) |
DescriptionBakshaieshPrimarily 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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