OLD BALOUCH LONG RUG FROM EASTERN PERSIA

Beskrivning

I think this old piece is Timuri because of the weave, however there are a number of misleading clues along the way. The Turkoman design of a ”gul” is found on Balouch weaving from Sarakh, the colours are found in Balouch weaving from Quchan and the colours in the kilim ends are from Farah. No matter. What is important is that this is an outstanding rug, worthy of a place in a collection. It is so fine and thin it could serve as a cloak. The colours glow and pile is velvety. The condition is impeccable and the long kilim ends an indication of the care with which it was woven. Reference 3495. Size 190 x 120 cms., or 6ft. 3ins., x 4ft. Euros 1350.

CLOSE UP of the centre field showing both major and minor guls and the depth provided by the deep madder background.