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Antique

Wool

NO. 30971

Persia

8'8" X 10'6" (2.64 m x 3.20 m)

$24,000

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Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug in Navy Blue with Floral Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug, originating from Persia, circa 1920-1930, is a very special antique Persian Bakshaish piece with all-over geometric floral patterns. On the Design: This is a rare masterpiece from one of the most celebrated Persian rug provenances—a regal and collectible work alike. This exceptional rug witnesses navy blue, coral red and pink tones underscore geometric floral patterns in the all over style. Admirers of the craft will note that few rugs of this size, even from this tribal provenance, still enjoy florals, further speaking to its collectibility. Connoisseurs may further admire the subtle sense of movement that its color variations lend the floral patterns—a subdued, but intriguing departure from traditional area rugs of its period. Condition: This antique Persian Bakshaish rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin, with only mild wear consistent with its provenance. Ready for the floor, and especially suitable in wall-hanging projects as a tapestry as well.

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Measurements: 8'8" x 10'6" ( 2.64 m x 3.20 m )
Categories: Antique
Classification: Bakhshaish, Classic/Traditional, Floral, Geometric, Persian
Material: Wool
Origin: Persia
SKU: 30971

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In April 1939, the SS Normandie docked in New York Harbor carrying, somewhere in her hold, a rolled carpet. The Normandie was herself the most extravagant object afloat; an emblem of French luxury and design, her marble lounges dressed with Aubusson carpets, signed furniture, and exceptional lighting, a vessel so audaciously beautiful that the New York Times had described her maiden crossing as "the greatest mass of steel and machinery ever to sail the sea." She was also, in April 1939, five months from her last voyage. Germany would invade Poland in September. The Normandie would be seized by the United States Navy, catch fire during conversion to a troopship, and capsize into the Hudson River, taking with her the full weight of the civilization she had been built to represent.

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At prestigious auction houses like Sotheby's and Christie's, exceptional Bakshaish rugs have been known to sell for six, even seven-figure sums. The 2019 sale of a particularly fine example for $1.5 million at a New York auction sent ripples through the collectibles' market, cementing the Bakshaish's status as a blue-chip investment. Bakshaish rug tradition dates back to the 1830s, a period of renaissance in Persian rug weaving. Unlike the formal, court-commissioned carpets of urban workshops, Bakshaish rugs emerged from a robust village weaving tradition. The remote location of Bakshaish, far from the influence of city ateliers, allowed for a unique fusion of ancestral designs and individual expression.

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Petra Börner: The Swedish Illustrator and her Scandinavian Inspirations.

Petra Börner, the Sweden-born, London-based illustrator and artist renowned for her vibrant ink and watercolor depictions of florals, foliage, and Grecian-inspired figures, finds both inspiration and disquiet in nature. Despite her love for London, where she has resided for 26 years, Börner, hailing from the Swedish countryside, holds values distinct from the city. She expresses a sense of despair towards the modern disconnection from the outdoors, a sentiment exacerbated by urban living. This disconnection fuels the prominence of flora and fauna in Börner's artistic creations. Her works, spanning paper cut-outs, paintings, collages, ceramics, and prints, feature dense, meandering, maze-like patterns and fields of color that evoke a sense of being lost—a visual exploration of her desire to reconnect with nature.

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Antique

Wool

NO. 30971

Persia

8'8" X 10'6" (2.64 m x 3.20 m)

$24,000

Available: Shipping as Soon as Tomorrow

Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug in Navy Blue with Floral Patterns from Rug & Kilim

"Rug & Kilim has been a pleasure to work with from the very start of our relationship. Not only is their service outstanding, their inventory of one of a kind vintage rugs is unparalleled."

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Specifications:

Measurements: 8'8" x 10'6" ( 2.64 m x 3.20 m )
Categories: Antique
Classification: Bakhshaish, Classic/Traditional, Floral, Geometric, Persian
Material: Wool
Origin: Persia
SKU: 30971

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Stories from the Antique Collection

What Makes Tibetan Wool the Gold Standard for Custom Rugs

The Evolution of Floral Motifs in Antique Rugs and Kilims: Mapping the Pomegranate, Tulip, and Carnation

Christian Bérard, Jean-Michel Frank, and the Making of Nelson Rockefeller’s Most Personal Room

Antique Bakshaish Rugs: A Profile on Generational Heirlooms

Petra Börner: The Swedish Illustrator and her Scandinavian Inspirations.

A Glossary of Handmade Rugs and Kilims: Understanding Terms, Types and Techniques Past and Present

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