6x10 Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

6x10 Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet:: Roundel center medallion in scalloped contour wrapped by a shadow medallion defined by densely ornamented floral arrangements atop an open field and corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of the main featured elements. Colors and shades include: Dusty rose, blush, pale apricot, ivory, beige, mint green and more. Condition notes: Mostly even wear across to knot heads with faint foundation showing through. Most of the original

No discernible powdering to the silk

wrapped by a suggested shadow medallion

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian/Afghani Timuri Belouch rug made in Persia circa 1870's vintage

Greatly inspired by Safavid carpets with a heavy 19th century European influence

:: Covered field in densely ornamented floral sprays and scrolling vines

The original example is of fine silk and intricate woven interpretation of of cypress trees and flayed/cross section palmettes

Dark borders add a unique design element to this rug

Hard loss to both ends

Inside you'll find line-less Strathmore drawing paper - thick

meaning it has been subject to showroom use in an active retail shop and may show additional scratches

Item ID: 3331

:: Multiple concentric medallions wrapped by a pearl shaped main border and barber pole style inner border of alternating shades in tone-on-tone coloration