Vintage Afghan Bashiri Turkmen Ikat-Lattice Rug - 7'0" X 4'2"

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A vintage Afghan Beshir (Bashiri) Turkmen rug in the tribe's collectible ikat-inspired style — a bold interlocked lattice of diamonds … Read more A vintage Afghan Beshir (Bashiri) Turkmen rug in the tribe's collectible ikat-inspired style — a bold interlocked lattice of diamonds and hexagons enclosing small star-medallions covers a deep madder-red field, drawn with the silk-ikat rhythm that sets Beshir weaving apart from the standard Turkmen gül. Framed by a superb serrated "S"-and-hook border. Hand-knotted in lustrous wool.

Colors run deep madder and tomato red, aubergine-black, rust, and ivory — richly saturated, high-contrast, and full of graphic movement. It anchors a living room, study, bedroom, dining room, or entry, and layers into tribal, bohemian, eclectic, collected-traditional, and mid-century interiors.

Finely hand-knotted wool pile on a wool foundation with full, even pile and a soft handle. Good vintage condition with light, honest age character. Original ivory wool fringe and secured selvages. Measures 7'0" x 4'2" (84 in. x 50 in.). See less