Softly Toned Antique Persian Bakshaish Gallery-Size Rug (Dated 1304), Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1888 – A faded field of soft blue-green makes up the ground of this antique Persian Bakshaish rug. Its organic dye-tones provide attractive natural variations in palette throughout. Over it runs a fine allover pattern of small rosettes and palmettes in ivory, coral, and pale blue. The design is drawn small enough that the field registers visually before the pattern.
The border does the opposite, with a terracotta ground encasing one bold ivory vine in an undulating pattern. Contrasting colors between its large frame and quiet field keeps the rug’s design structured and grounded.
At 5 ft 10 in by 16 ft 7 in, this is a gallery size rug. It is primarily made for a corridor or a long room, leading guests from one space to another. This pattern can be rewoven to another length as a custom rug.
