An allover pattern of stylized flower heads or miniature palmettes repeats in staggered array across the deep camel field of this charming little antique Bakshaish from Persia.

 Bakshaish rugs in this size are a rarity.

This extraordinary antique Bakshaish has a Herati pattern of classical Persian derivation.

This charming little antique Bakshaish rug from Persia was used as a weaver's guide for making a larger carpet.  

An allover lattice of concentric stepped diamonds in black and various earthen tones repeats across the field of this charming antique Bakshaish from Persia.

 The strength of this antique Bahshaish comes from its off kilter design. Even in a group

This extraordinary Bakshaish runner is like no other.

The design on this antique Oriental Bakshaish (Bakhshaish) runner from Persia is a classic Serab design on an open camel ground.

 This antique Bakshaish runner has a bold design and a vibrant, yet harmonious

Large, richly contoured  flame palmettes in ivory and blue alternate with others of different form and n array of smaller flowers, all across a rich terracotta ground.

 This rare and lovely antique Oriental Bakshaish (Bakhshaish) carpet from Persia has the design of small Caucasian rug expanded into monumental scale.

This unusual antique Oriental Bakshaish (Bakhshaish) rug from Persia combines the bold, expressive drawing and color of Bakshaish weaving with a classic Serab design.

Bold hexagonal medallions run down the length of the natural amel field on this striking antique Bakshaish runner.

 Antique Bakshaish Long Rug, Persia, late nineteenth century.The bold, graphic design, color, and weave all identify this magnificent carpet as Bakshaish.

This spectacular antique Oriental Bakshaish has an allover pattern of bold, graphic medallions reminiscent  of the finest Kazak or Konya rugs.

Antique Bakshaish carpets of Northwest Persia like this one are famed for adapting the bold geometric sensibility of tribal or village weaving to formal, room-sized decorative rugs.

This carpet has all the graphic power and superb color of the best Bakhshaishes.

This unusual and lovely Bakshaish runner has a classic Persian ‘Herati’ design rendered with consummate elegance and exactness.

A rare center field design unfolds across this stunning Persian Bakshaish carpet.

 Bakshaish carpets like this are renowned for their stridently abstract and graphic treatment of classical rug designs.

A pattern of monumental star-shaped medallions  repeats majestically up the center of this incomparably beautiful antique Bakshaish.from Persia

Room sized Bakshaishes like this appear to have strong ties to tribal or village rug weaving.

 A bold lattice of quatrefoils in soft reds repeats across the medium blue ground of this stunning antique Bakshaish from Persia.

Though the design is Heriz, this arresting carpet was woven in the nearby Bakshaish region of Northwest Persia.

The design on this antique Oriental Bakshaish (Bakhshaish) runner from Persia is a classic Serab design on an open camel ground.

This monumentally graphic antique Persian Serapi has the charm of a great village rug writ large.

Bakshaishes like this are unique in utilizing designs of small-scale village rugs to create room-sized pieces.

The design of this magnificent Bakshaish is exceptional among carpets of this type.