Antique Esfahan Rug 45777

Esfahan Rug, Persia, Late 19th Century - Intricately patterned partridges, floriferous bouquets and ornate spandrels decorated with elaborate strapwork accents create a phenomenal and exceptionally detailed composition. Created in Esfahan circa 1879, this elaborate antique shawl depicts a kaleidoscopic array of traditional patterns rendered in a selection of neutral colors that are set over a fiery brick red field. Reciprocating outer borders with ornamental niches are placed against bold monochromatic sections and delicate boteh-motif borders that enclose the splendid field. The beautiful double-medallion composition is outlined with intricately detailed strapwork borders and spandrels decorated with ornamental botehs. This finely detailed antique shawl from Esfahan features intricate patterns juxtaposed against the bold monochromatic background. Flourishing French-curve spandrels with ornamental niches highlight the bold monochromatic field while emphasizing the sweeping ogival outlines and sophisticated Indo-Persian style.