Hatyja cushions Slight fading on one side

Slight fading on one side but this carpet has a pronounced patina and so is very light sensitive

The dense detailing does not detract from the overall soft and pretty impression

A 1940s Hamadan rug from northwest Persia

corrosion to dark brown

Hatyja cushions Slight fading on one sideA mid 20th century Sariq Turkmen carpet in a rare almost square size. Five rows of quartered guls. Rich deep red, pink, magenta and crimson feature in what at first sight appears to be red and introduce life into the design. A couple of patches of slightly uneven fading and some colour bleed into the fringes. The generous checked selvedges are particularly charming. Finely woven and good condition. A sophisticated but still tribal piece. Good for a