Roshan runner with a repeating floral design

with a repeating floral design on a blue ground and intricately patterned borders

Some patches of wear and slight losses to ends

Ivory trailing vine main border within pale apricot and dark blue floral guards

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The rug has been strengthened with hessian bands on the verso at each end

Roshan runner with a repeating floral designA 1930s Qashgai gabbeh rug from Fars in south west Persia. Dark red field with a kaleidoscope of hooked and other medallions; dark brown and pale blue twin borders within red, apricot and brown guards; blue and white brocaded top end; brown and white brocading and striped flat weave with plaited goathair tassels at the lower end. Very slight wear, soft handle. Medium pile, wool foundation. A lovely tribal piece with a glorious disregard for symmetry