Khamseh rug, second half 19th century

Measurements: 199cm x 121cm (6’6 x 4’)

81 Knots per inch

Price: £2,800

A very fine example of an antique Khamseh rug in very good condition. Two diamonds filled with a random assortment of motifs float over a striped background. The diamonds are quite wonky and obscure the stripes in a way that creates great depth. I often talk about depth caused by these optical illusions and I think this demonstrates it better than any I have seen. The wool is silky soft, the colours saturated and vibrant, altogether a wonderfully beautiful piece.

Condition:

Very good condition. The pile in the centre is more worn than the borders but still very acceptable.