Bakhshaish / 12090

A narrow Bakhshaish runner in wool, 3' 1" x 12' 7", that reads like a study in balanced colour and geometry. Deep reds sit against neutral and cream grounds while white accents articulate the serrated medallions that march down the axial centre. The patterned guard borders frame the composition with a rhythmic, slightly painterly cadence. Low distress preserves clarity in the motifs while subtle abrash and softened highs lend a tactile, time-worn character. An antique rug that combines assertive geometry with a warm, aged palette. Circa 1885 - 1900. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.