Laleh runner lozenge and spiral column decoration

lozenge and spiral column decoration in blue and pink

A mid 20th century Turkish carpet in pinks and blues

Even wear and thin pile overall

Terracotta stepsided field with a large pale blue central medallion

exuberant piece in very good condition

Laleh runner lozenge and spiral column decorationA mid 20th century Kashan rug from north central Persia. Great court carpets were woven in Kashan but virtually ceased after the Afghan invasion in 1722. This rug is from the workshops that were revived in the twentieth century and uses the traditional intricate floral medallions and motifs. A finely woven piece with close cropped soft feeling pile. Video at https: youtu. be gfWZIMg8u4g 205 x 129cm