Number 2010
Type Village
Material Wool
Style All Over
Origin Bakhshayesh
Size 340 x 227
Age 1800
Published by Herrmann in ππ¦ππ΅π¦π―π¦ ππ³πͺπ¦π―π΅π΅π¦π±π±πͺπ€π©π¦ ππ in 1982, this is one of the all time Bakhshayesh greats. It dates to the early 19th century and is a unique artwork for various reasons:
1. The saffron yellow tonality.
2. The πππ§π¨πππ£π design, one of the most vibrant and collectible styles of the 18th century.
3. The exciting range of vegetable dyes, including various shades of blue, pink and green.
4. The all wool foundation.
5. The uncommon size.
For additional info, the carpet was published in my book ππ‘π πππ«π¬π’ππ§ πππ«π©ππ: ππ‘π π
π¨π«π π¨ππππ§ ππππ«π¬ ππππ-ππππ as one of the very few surviving rugs from the Heriz district to be produced circa 1800.
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