Antique Bakshiash Carpet 217 x 340cm / 7'3" x 11'2"

Antique Bakshiash Carpet 217 x 340cm / 7'3" x 11'2"The pale camel field with allover Herati design is typical of so many 19th century carpets made for the Western market, it was a very popular look, and still is today! Theborder in rich terracotta is inoffensive and the colours generally try to fit in with your scheme rather than disturb it hence the power of the antique rug. In low pile with some expert repairs, clean and ready for your floor. 7'3" x 11'2"VAT @ 20% included in the price

with a nice touch of pale gold in the minor borders

The richness and variety of the dyes is quite something to behold and a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of history

the beauty comes from the surface

so unusual

500 at auction

The pale camel field with allover Herati design is typical of so many 19th century carpets made for the Western market

a castle in the background

A wonderful scene

it was a very popular look

It's one of the first signs of something special when it has more than 8 different colours and here we're looking at 11 or 12 distinct shades

by the way

Beautifully upholstered with fine