Roshan runner ivory floral main border and

ivory floral main border and light blue floral guards

medium pile

Dark blue field with all over herati design

Underlay recommended

Vase and flower motifs are placed on a ground of coral and light red with some deliberate "abrash" banding designed to bring vibrancy to the rug

Roshan runner ivory floral main border andA 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