Bakshaish Camelhair
7ft 9in x 10ft 10in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century
Known for their peerless innovation and great variety of design, the best antique Persian Bakshaish carpets thrill both novice and seasoned rug collectors with their spirited, always unaffected creativity. In this collectible antique Oriental carpet, an entirely inventive, organically inspired all-over pattern unites elaborate, fanciful medallions, given greater presence by a deeply moving naturally dyed palette of earthy terracotta, sand, walnut and an entrancing shade of time-softened sapphire blue. Ably supported by the natural texture of prized camelhair, the masterful use of abrash (purposeful color striation) lends a fathomless depth to these original, evocative motifs. (Featured in our catalog, Vol. 23, No. 3, p. 5)
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