Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Persia, Late 19th Century – This grand Bakshaish carpet from northwest Persia features a stunning stepped lozenge medallion with inset layers that are decorated with angular devices, floral motifs, serrated leaves and spiraling latch hooks. Sparse arabesques incorporating an assortment of symbols, angular motifs and complex emblems embellish the beautifully colored medallions. Precisely placed elements that are randomly arranged yet evenly distributed create a foundation for the sparse composition. Based on regional traditions, the quirky geometry and angular designs create an exceptionally well-balanced composition augmented by the triad of oxidized colors. Intricate symbols and stacked floral motifs rendered in complementary colors decorate the strong persimmon, oxidized Persian blue and wheat-colored backgrounds while classical flower and leaf scroll borders enclose the carefully composed field of this late 19th century Bakshaish rug.
This grand Bakshaish carpet from northwest Persia features a stunning stepped lozenge medallion with inset layers that are decorated with angular devices, floral motifs, serrated leaves and spiraling latch hooks. Sparse arabesques incorporating an assortment of symbols, angular motifs and complex emblems embellish the beautifully colored medallions. Precisely placed elements that are randomly arranged yet evenly distributed create a foundation for the sparse composition. Based on regional traditions, the quirky geometry and angular designs create an exceptionally well-balanced composition augmented by the triad of oxidized colors. Intricate symbols and stacked floral motifs rendered in complementary colors decorate the strong persimmon, oxidized Persian blue and wheat-colored backgrounds while classical flower and leaf scroll borders enclose the carefully composed field of this late 19th century Bakshaish rug.
