3.10 x 5.5 Antique Bakshaish Rug, Heriz District, Northwest Persia, Circa 1890

A charming and beautifully colored antique Bakshaish rug from the legendary weaving village of Bakshaish which is located in the Heriz district in northwest Persia’s Azerbaijan province. The deep salmon color field contains a denim blue medallion and is decorated with stylized flowers and animals. A sky blue leaf and flowerhead border with light camel color guard borders frames the field.