Tabnak underlay 191 x 134cm

191 x 134cm

There has been some colour bleed from the red into the borders which are now more pink at one end

frayed edges and wear at corners

see Parsons RD Oriental Rugs vol 3

This rug was worth rescuing

Tabnak underlay 191 x 134cmA pretty early 20th century Afshar sumac rug from the Kerman area in south west Persia. The sumac technique produces an elaborate flat weave face, a little textured, almost as if embroidered. Loose threads are left on the verso. All over medallions on dark blue field within an ivory and dark blue reciprocal arrowhead main border; ribbon guards; a band of geometric motifs at each end. Little pops of orange and green bring a delightful liveliness to the