Second half 19th century, 271 x 223 cm, North West Persia, Azerbaijan

A light blue, diamond-shaped central medallion with pendants attached to its four points stands alone on the camel ground of the shield-shaped field. It has an interior design of light red vines and encloses a small, dark brown diamond decorated with flowers. Light red vines resembling lattices fill the light green spandrels which are linked by a narrow band running along the sides of the field. Simply drawn blossoms and leaves adorn the light red main border. The wide camel outer surround is not encountered elsewhere except in Sarab and Hamadan rugs. – Slight signs of age and wear, low spots in the pile, somewhat reduced ends, the original selvedges survive.

HERRMANN, EBERHART, Asiatische Teppich- und Textilkunst 3. München 1991, Nr.28 *** BATTILOSSI, MAURIZIO, Tappeti d'Antiquariato. Catalogo IV. Turin 1989, Nr.22