The city of Khorassan, in Northeast Persia, is home to an ancient and prestigious tradition of weaving, stretching back as far as the Sassanid Period (241-651 A.D.) – its pieces are best known today for the diversity of their designs, the quality of their weaves, and their uniquely diverse colour palettes.

This lovely early 20th Century example, in a rare square format, features a soft ivory background, with a simple all-over design, rather than the conventional central medallion, and a delicate ton-sur-ton effect in the drawing – all framed by a decorative border of good proportions.

Retained in very good practical condition, with its outer borders and fringes preserved on all sides; its vegetable dyed colours have taken on a mellow patina with age.

With an understated elegance, this Khorassan rug has the versatility to suit a wide variety of settings.