Azadeh cushions camel field with columns of

camel field with columns of hooked motifs

Altogether a fine antique for the discerning eye

Intensely floral with large motifs on the cream ground surrounded by borders of flowers in more or less geometric style

336 x 260cm

239 x 152cm

Azadeh cushions camel field with columns ofA pretty and characterful early twentieth century Afshar rug from the Kerman area in southeast Persia. Pale blue field with large centre terracotta medallion; inner dark blue medallion with central terracotta hooked medallion; various filler ornaments of medallions, rosettes, flowerheads and vases. Narrow ivory main border of linked hooked vase type motifs within terracotta and pale blue running dog guards. Soft palette. Evenly low pile, refringed