Bashir / 18865

This Bashir antique rug, measuring 9' 8" x 18' 2", presents a saturated brick red ground softened by age into layered crimson and burgundy tones. An allover field of small geometric forms gives way to four octagonal medallions, while the narrow border frames the composition with quiet rhythm. The surface shows low distress, with visible fading, tonal variation, and a gently worn hand that adds depth without obscuring the design. Circa 1900 - 1935, it carries the grounded character and restrained complexity that define the Bashir tradition. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.