Antique Persian Rugs — Antique Persian Shahsavan rug, Persia, late 19th century A striking design of staggered medallions with serrated edges repeats across a soft cocoa ground on this boldly tribal antique Shahsavan form Northwest Persia. The design a well as the rich palette of greens, blues, and terracotta are adapted from local Persian flat weave orkilim rugs. But the “wineglass” or vine-scroll border is classic for the pile rugs of Northwest Persian or Caucasian region.
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Small Tribal Antique Persian Shahsavan Rug 2793
Size: 3 ft 1 in x 5 ft 3 in (0.94 m x 1.6 m)
Origin: Persian Rugs
Style: Shasavan Shasevan Rugs
A striking design of staggered medallions with serrated edges repeats across a soft cocoa ground on this boldly tribal antique Shahsavan form Northwest Persia.
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