19th-century Bakhshaish carpet from Northwest Persia, distinguished by its bold geometric interpretation of a traditional medallion-and-field design. The minimalist rust-red field is anchored by a stepped, elongated diamond medallion in deep indigo, framed by sky-blue spandrels and an ivory border filled with stylized floral and tribal motifs

• Dimensions: 107 x 160 in;  (8 ft 11 in x 13 ft 4 in)

• Style: Bakshaish (Of the Period)

• Materials and Techniques: Wool, Hand-Knotted, Hand-Woven

• Place of Origin: Iran

• Period: Late 19th Century

• Date of Manufacture: 1890