The pale apriciot field with stylised floral trees, floral sprays and various birds. In deep red border of polychorme serrated palmettes, stylised animals and delicate scrolling leafy vine between ivory flowering vine and birds stripes. Outer plain stripe, approx: 126cm. x 75cm. Very nice example for this type with very good colour combination and very well drawn design. This rug has full pile of very soft and lustrous silk. Extremely fine weave, approx: 11 x 11 knorts per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. In general this rug is in very good conditon throughout. Ends with original kilim and fringes. Selvages original. Signature cartouche at one end corner. Very attractive piece.