Parisa underlay it has been strengthened by

it has been strengthened by twill tape being carefully sewn on the edges and ends and a small reweave has been done at one end

A pleasing design of flowing arabesques in a pretty and sophisticated colour combination with plenty of accent colours

Good range of colours against a dark blue ground

Unusually for an antique rug

Charming large flower motifs over the central sections and chickens in the spandrels

Parisa underlay it has been strengthened byA 1930s to 1940s Sarouk Mahal rug from the Arak area in western Persia. On the pink ground are orange, red, duck egg blue, all surrounded by a navy blue border. Robust construction with one fringed and one woven end. Slight wear to the base but generally good condition. 150 x 103cm