Hamadan wagireh, mid 20th century

Measurements: 115cm x 75cm (3’9 x 2’6)

56 Knots per inch

Price: £75

These sampler rugs were made to give buyers a feel for the product. They are generally small pieces showing a corner of the rug with a big enough slice of the main field to give a reasonable impression of the overall look. This of course makes them asymmetric and probably excludes them from being a central rug in a room but they do have a quirky interest. This is quite a late example but it is an affordable piece with some charm. The light blue border has a nice abrash and contrasts with the deep blue in the main field. The whole design is quite crudely drawn and I would imagine the entire rug if mirroring this would be a very random piece.

Condition:

Fair condition with good pile. There is a line of wear that does attract the eye but the price is reduced to reflect this.