Antique Bakshaish Rug 44150
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Bakshaish Rug, Persia, Late 19th Century - Full of tribal charm, this traditional Bakshaish carpet is decorated with geometric animals, Tree of Life symbols, human figures and all the mainstays of life for semi-nomadic people. With influences from Northwest Persia, Anatolia and the Caucasus, this unique rug uses a large variety of important symbols, including three auspicious groupings of the legendary wolf's mouth symbol used to protect a herder's cattle and livestock from predatory wolf attacks.





