Antique Bakshaish Rug 41324

Bakshaish Rug, Persia, Late 19th Century - A bold lattice of quatrefoils in soft reds repeats across the medium blue ground of this stunning antique Bakshaish, enclosing various floral sprays or stylized shrubs. A vinescroll border with circular and 'sickle' palmettes set against a soft red ground frames the blue field, with smaller vinescroll minor borders on saffron gold as accents. Bakshaishes are prized for their bold, even primitive drawing and design, but rarely do they achieve the controlled symmetry and detailed elegance of this example.