peacocks and the Venetian inspired double-headed eagle all worked in colourful silks and occasional details in metal thread
with flowering plants in the foreground and a chateau in the distant background
Four servants are charged with preparing the feast of a roast pig and here they are
The emerald hue of this lovely antique Oushak from Western Turkey is particularly attractive and well complemented by the dark cream border
one with a lovely soft coral red ground
Mid 19th Century Fine Senneh Kilim 137 x 210cm / 4'7" x 6'10" Decorative peacocks and the Venetian inspiredAn outstanding example of the craft, possibly one of the best, in outstanding original condition. A finely woven flatweave from North West Persia, circa 1850, demonstrating the Herati or 'fish' design. In this case the curving blue and red flowers really do resemble leaping fish, even down to the eye like dots in the middle of where the head would be. Marvel at the quality, how fine it is and delicate, yet has somehow survived around 175 years in