Antique Farahan Persian Rug 43616

Farahan Rug, Persia, Late 19th Century - While antique Farahans are famed for their classical Persian medallion designs, this elegantly unusual example has a fine design of staggered boteh or paisley motifs inspired by fine embroidered textiles. The various botehs are closely arranged so that the dark ground in is little more than an accenting outline for them. The staggering of the various botehs also creates a subtle diagonal lattice effect. An ivory ground vinescroll main border supplies the contrasting frame, with terracotta minor borders making a transition to the design texture and coloration of the field.