FINE BAKSHAISH LONG CARPET

FINE BAKSHAISH LONG CARPET, North West Persia, 19th century, the rectangular indigo field with three principal geometric medallions from which emanate arrow-shaped motifs, on a ground strewn with stylised flowerheads, leaves and palmettes, the principal pale blue border with a zig-zag design of serrated leaves alternating with stylised flowerheads enclosed by guard stripes, 218cm x 560cmProvenance: Acquired from Richard Purdon (Antique Carpets) on 9th July 2002.Private collection, Kensington, London.