Antique Khorassan Persian Rugs 42377

Antique Khorassan, Persia, early twentieth century – This sensational antique Oriental rug — a truly beautiful antique Khorassan piece made in Persia during the early years of the twentieth century — is a masterwork of Persian rug making. A dazzling array of small palmettes in different colors fills the neutral tan field of this exquisite antique Khorassan. Because they are linked by fine, barely perceptible vines, the many palmettes seem to float loosely like the blossoms of a Millefleurs shawl. Vine scroll borders on tan ground continue the color and graphic effects of the field, endowing the entire carpet with a marvelous decorative unity. A beautiful rug even within the wide world of tremendously beautiful antique Persian rugs, this piece is something special — to own such a rug as this would to be own a singular example of one of the great art forms.