Red Antique Bakshaish Persian Allover Geometric Square Rug
| Stock number | 23603 |
| Size | 5 ft 4 in x 6 ft (1.63 m x 1.83 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Bakshaish |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Red Antique Bakshaish Persian Allover Geometric Square Rug, Country of Origin: Iran Persia, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional square example of weaving artistry hails from the mountainous regions of Northwest Persia, representing the robust, highly stylized aesthetic unique to the Bakshaish tradition. Woven around the 1850s, this piece predates many later productions and showcases the deep, saturated dyes characteristic of early Iranian Persian rugs. The field features a complex, repeating diamond lattice that defines the allover pattern, populated by highly abstracted floral and stylized tribal motifs. The density of the design, combined with the thick, lustrous wool, gives the surface a monumental presence despite its small scatter size and square proportions.