PERSIAN CARPET

Late 19th century
Handwoven, wool, natural dyes
120 x 44.5 in (305 x 113 cm)

There is a black fabric sleeve sewn on the back of the carpet in case it is desired to be hung

NON-EXPORTABLE

This lot will be shipped in a roll

A dazzler kilim or flat weave woven with a heavy and tight structure by a Kurdish weaver from Northwest Persia. The design comprises abstract vertical bands across the entire surface of the weaving, probably representing striking lightning interspersed with flowing rivers. Long pig tails have been formed to secure the warps at the lower bottom end of the weaving, indicating a likely nomadic flourish to decorate the kilim.