Antique Persian Bakshaish Kalleh Carpet n°:80980558

Rug Description

Antique Persian Bakshaish Kalleh Carpet, ca 1900. In this antique Bakhshaish carpet , we can find a very common repeat field design consisting of a flower centred in a “diamond”with curving lanceolate leaves located outside the diamond and parallel on each side. The lanceolate leaves often have the appareance of a fish, so in the market this design is called also “fish” or “mahi” pattern. Also the border bring the herat or samovar motif often called also Turtle border due to the shape of the motif that suggests the shell of a Turtle. In this amazing Bakhshaish we can appreciate the soberty of the style, the elegance of the balanced design and the superb combination of colours and pattern proportion. In this antique Bakhshaish you can find a special rug able to be setted in any kind of enviroment mantaining always the same effect: class and elegance. Size is very typical for all that rugs woven for the local market fully embodying the art and quality of carpets made for Persian and Azerbaijani nobles. In excellent condition.

At Mollaian srl we try to do our best, giving a new life to some of antique rugs with minor problems, that may have affected by age. So, apart from what is visible on the presented photos, you will have the correct condition report in a professional way (including any retouch has been made by our restoration team) that you may not receive from many dealers.

Condition:

• Professionally cleaned and ready for immediate use

The restoration(s)/modification(s) applied on this item is/are as follow:

• Ends/Fringes secured

• Selvages/Sides secured