Kian cushions it was treated in order

it was treated in order to produce pleasingly subtle colours from the original dyes which can be seen as brighter on the verso and this produces some colour variation across the rug

pink and yellow are characteristic of rugs from this area

Pretty Caucasian rug with central cartouche and flowers on light red ground

some of the woven ends survive and have been neatened up by Yarn

Kian cushions it was treated in orderA 1940s Mahal rug from north west Persia. Dark blue lozenge shape field with centre terracotta medallion and spandrels; all over angular flowers and foliage; terracotta floral main border and pale blue guards. Overall evenly low pile with a little wear in places and slight loss to edges and one corner. 211 x 127 cm