Bakshaish Rugs And Carpets

Sotheby s has attributed two carpets to 1800.

Bakshaish rugs and carpets.

View our entire collection of antique heriz serapi and bakshaish rugs bakshaish rugs among the oversized rugs made in persia bakshaish bakhshaish or bakhshaysh carpets are in a class by themselves. Bakhshaish is one of the first areas in the mount sabalan persian azerbaijan area to begin production of carpet size. 9 ft 3 in x 11 ft 7 in 2 82 m x 3 53 m the bold vivid colors and striking tribal motifs of this stunning antique bakshaish. Collection of antique persian bakshaish rugs.

Bakshaish heris county is a town on the banks of the aji chay in the heris region. Extremely seldom seen in this style are sizes. Bakshaish rugs and carpets are a type of tapestry found in north west iran. Call 212 397 9060 for more images of antique persian and antique bakshaish rugs antique bakshaish rug 21826 4 1 x 5 7.

Bakshaish carpets and rugs. 2 taking their inspiration from persian classical carpets the abstract patterns of bakshaish rugs and carpets feature bold geometric designs. Sotheby s bakshaish rug circa 1800 lot 106 and sotheby s bakshaish carpet c. Situated in the mountainous region 60 miles east of the large city of tabriz bakshaish is the oldest rug weaving village in the district noted for carpets with diverse abstract adaptations of age old tribal and classical persian motifs.

Which pre date the next oldest by 75 years. Antique bakshaish carpet persia circa 1900. Area size bakshaish rugs normally 4ft 6in x 6ft 6in and sometimes as small as 2ft x 4ft are only occasionally seen the best of which are highly prized by serious collectors. Bakshaish carpets were the product of the persian home craft usually woven in room size or oversize formats on a loom attached to the outside wall of the weaver s home.