6 x 10.8 Antique Bakshaish Carpet, Herati Design, Heriz District, Northwest Persia, Circa 1890
This Bakshaish carpet is in unusually good condition, making it suitable for many foyers, the end of a large living room, etc..
The sky blue field is decorated with an all-over version of the Herati design but there is an interesting change from the standard form. Typically, the Herati design consists of a flowerhead within a diamond, with four stylized leaves or fish surrounding the diamond and small palmettes extending vertically. The diamonds are not included in this version, so the central flowerhead in the larger cluster of motifs floats between the four leaves and the palmettes extend vertically. It gives the carpet a different, perhaps less formal, character, in keeping with the general style of Bakshaish carpets which leans in the folk art direction with strong geometry. One of the most notable features of antique Bakshaish carpets is beautiful coloration, which is present in this carpet, with sky blue, coral, brick red, green, yellow and ivory highlights in the field. A brown border with leaves and flower heads frames the field.
Antique Bakshaish rugs and carpets are among the most prized weavings from the Heriz district in northwest Persia’s Azerbaijan Province.
Pile in generally excellent condition. Oxidized browns. Outer blue band rewoven at both ends. Other minor restoration.
Dealer | Douglas & Helen Stock / Douglas Stock Gallery |
Date: | Circa 1890 |
Origin | Village of Bakshaish, Heriz district, northwest Persia |
Artist/Maker | Anonymous weaver in the Heriz area in northwest Persia |
Measurements | 6 x 10.8 |
Inventory | View Dealer's Inventory |
Website | https://douglasstockgallery.com |
Price | Please inquire |
Contact | Helen or Douglas Stock, (781) 205-9817 or douglas@douglasstockgallery.com |