(Connoisseur-Caliber) (“Spring 2019 New Acquisition“) Infused with stirring, extremely subtle gradations of evocative abrash, this exciting open field Bakshaish reveals the full artistic splendor of its early, over 140-year-old heritage. The notably talented 19th century weaver fully understood the effect of near-black indigo at the center of the composition, anchoring the expansive unadorned space while also enabling each facet of an intricate Herati pattern to stand with intense clarity. Her inspired flight of creativity has placed a single naïve rosette with offhand asymmetry inside fascinating, elemental pendants, then reprises these motifs in shimmering garlands that link upper and lower cornerpieces. Concentric multicolored lozenges provide the ideal supporting border motif, radiating unexpected, deeply harmonious color juxtapositions of their own. Learn About This Rug Type