Bakshaish Persian Rugs 42437

Complex medallions, towering Tree of Life motifs and elegant floral emblems arranged in a spacious flower garden composition decorate the delicately colored papyrus-yellow field of this antique Bakshaish rug from Persia. This elegant antique rug features angular floral palmettes with complex outlines rendered in a surprising selection of delicate neutrals that are paired with oxidized Persian blue and fiery vermillion red. Loosely spaced floral medallions with angular contours create a high impact pattern that possesses a reserved air of elegance. Zigzagging running water borders incorporating oxidized blue and vibrant red details separate the soft papyrus-colored field from the angular vinescroll borders. The loosely spaced borders feature angular vinescrolls and enunciated floral motifs with dramatic petals. Hairline outlines and contrasting details add definition to each intricate floral pattern that decorates this elegant antique Persian rug.