A rare, early Bakshayish runner, with an unusually open and well-balanced design, in a muted, earthy colour palette.
ABOUT
Early Bakshayish pieces, woven in Persia’s mountainous Northwest, are the close relatives of Serapi-Heriz carpets, though are known for being more expressive and more spontaneous than their Heriz cousins and, as a result, are widely sought after among collectors and designers alike.
This fine c. 1860s example boasts a wonderfully understated, earthy colour scheme, all in organic dyes, with tones of cornflower blue, coral red, and ivory in the drawing, set over a muted caramel ground. The design employs a restrained, well-balanced composition in the central field, framed by a wide border.
Retained in very good condition for everyday use, retaining its plain outer borders and short fringes on all sides – remarkable for a piece of this age.
A handsome tribal runner, to suit a wide variety of interiors.
DETAILS
Stock Number:
A26878
Dimensions:
Width: 395 cm
Height: 77 cm
Place of origin:
Persia
Date of manufacture:
c. 1860
Seller:
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