A HERIZ CARPET

A HERIZ CARPET

NORTH WEST PERSIA, C.1910

the abrashed madder field of angular vines around a large indigo and salmon pink medallion framed by mid-blue spandrels and indigo borders with samovar motifs and angular vines flanked by meandering vine guard stripes

383 x 320cm

One end with minor losses to outer guard stripe and one corner nibbles. The other end with very minor losses to the outer guard stripe. Selvedges are original and complete. Pile is generally fair with a few areas where white cotton foundation is visible. Minor historic moth damage and a re-woven area.