5x5 Vintage Fine Bokhara Square Rug

5x5 Vintage Fine Bokhara Square Rug:: Extremely detailed repeating multi column and row gul medallions in a tight and fine weave. Amazing splendor in the design execution, known as the 'Bokhara' motif or 'elephant footprint' design (actually geometric floral designs) in the spirit yesteryear Tekke carpets. Plush, soft, silk like pile. Superb quality, long stapled wool with high sheen and luster adding to great dynamic and contrast from light and dark sides. Colors and shades include:

An antique example of Dilmaghani script signed carpets just a few decades before Cyrus Crown production

:: Center medallion with roundel shape contoured by a Rococo inspired leaf motif atop a partially open field covered in each corner by a germinating plant motif

Item ID: 01426

Item ID: 4147

Mostly secure sides with hard tatter to ends and kilim

pale raspberry blush

:: Triple diamond shape center medallion with interior floral bouquet atop an open abrashed field with checkered Lilly and pinwheel design elements wrapped by a thin banded main border of nuanced weaver geometric floral renderings

Item ID: 3169

Item ID: sm001362

Old remnants of hand added fringe

Classic serbend meandering vine border with germinating boteh design elements therein

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Bakshaish rug runner made in Persia circa 1920's vintage