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

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 )
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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