838. a beguiling old Malayer or Sarouk Persian rug

838. Provenance: Malayer, west Persia

Size: 190 x 130 cm

Age: Circa 1930

Condition: Overall good with minor spots of wear.

Notes: A really charming design, with a warm checkerboard field, quirckily unever central medallion and some interesting boteh (the influence behind the famous 'Paisley' designs) motifs. The dark indigo main border frames the whole wonderfully.