Parvin runner Lacking outer guard at lower

Lacking outer guard at lower end

A pretty 1920s Khamseh confederacy rug from Fars in southwest Persia

Grip tape and underlay cut to size can be supplied for an additional £20

This rug has the eightpointed star found throughout the Middle East but also static rather than flowing flower motifs in the border and two quite distinctive central medallions

140 x 101cm

Parvin runner Lacking outer guard at lowerAn antique 1920s Jozan rug from north west Persia. A village production but in a graceful, quite sophisticated design. Dark blue field with large red central medallion outlined in pale green and ivory and pale hlue and red inner medallion. Charming flower patterns in the spandrels; mid blue floral main border; pale yellow guards. Overall wear, slightly heavier in places, A few small crease marks, losses to ends; small patch to field centre verso.