Bakhshaish / 12720

A substantial Bakhshaish in wool, 320 x 434 cm, this antique rug presents a stepped rust medallion framed by brown, gold and slate-blue accents. Low distress and an even pile reveal gentle abrash and a quiet patina, while the palmette border and angular motifs maintain clear, hand-drawn rhythm. The surface is tactile, the colours layered like worn pigments that favour depth over brightness. It feels like an object of craft rather than ornament, its geometry balanced by material warmth and modest ageing. Circa 1910 - 1930. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.