Antique Southwest Persian Khamseh Rug c. Late-19th Century – 3’7” x 9’1” Afghan rug The combination of solid flame

The combination of solid flame mahogany

Each chair is a testament to skilled craftsmanship

a remarkable testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the Empire period

Woven in a somber yet glowing palette of rust

Antique Southwest Persian Khamseh Rug c. Late-19th Century – 3’7” x 9’1” Afghan rug The combination of solid flameWoven by the tribal weavers of the Khamseh Confederacy in southwestern Persia, this mid 19th century long rug is a rare and expressive example of nomadic design. The rug features a bold linear arrangement of latch hook medallions that run the length of the field, each enclosing small scale rosettes and tribal emblems. The field is densely decorated with angular floral devices, stylized animal forms, and abstracted tree of life motifs, all woven in a