390. A startling old Malayer Persian Rug

390. Provenance: Malayer village, NW Persia (Azerbaijan)

Size: 220 x 127 cm

Age: Circa 1920

Condition: Very good.

Notes: Wonderfully happy colouring, with a light and shimmering indigo blue in the major 'running-leaf' border, and a rich, dark indigo in the main field. A naively primitive floral design adds to the charm of this old village piece of woven art.