Kian cushions A rare example of a

A rare example of a square rug

woven by a sub-branch of the Afshar tribe in the Kerman area of Persia

fraying to selvedges

it was treated in order to produce pleasingly subtle colours from the original dyes which can be seen as brighter on the verso and this produces some colour variation across the rug

Kian cushions A rare example of aA 1940s Mahal rug from north west Persia. Dark blue lozenge shape field with centre terracotta medallion and spandrels; all over angular flowers and foliage; terracotta floral main border and pale blue guards. Overall evenly low pile with a little wear in places and slight loss to edges and one corner. 211 x 127 cm