Bakeet cushions rich colours

rich colours

Some loss to edges and ends but overall good condition for its age

One corner of ground has slight fading

The design is sophisticated and the key motifs in the border have almost a Chinese feel

Bakeet cushions rich coloursA 1940s Shiraz rug from Fars in south west Persia. Terracotta lozenge shaped field with running dog outline and stepped light brown centre medallion. Light brown spandrels, all over stylized flowering plants. Ivory linked flowerhead main border and ribbon guards. All wool construction. Slight wear in places, a patch of slight discoloration to lower left corner and a small crease at one end but otherwise in good condition. 182 x 119cm