Antique Southwest Persian Khamseh Rug c. Late-19th Century – 3’7” x 9’1” Afghan rug The detailing is crisp

The detailing is crisp

and enduring life in Persianate weaving traditions

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

This Antique Federal Period three-drawer chest

Antique Southwest Persian Khamseh Rug c. Late-19th Century – 3’7” x 9’1” Afghan rug The detailing is crispWoven 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