Sadeq underlay Big pink and red rug

Big pink and red rug with boteh motifs on central ground and some charming human and animal motifs

intricate  floral motifs surrounding the central medallion

ivory and pale blue guards

Intricate motifs in mid pink and soft red on a midnight blue ground with an ivory border

The pattern is executed in glowing pinks of variable hue with brown

Sadeq underlay Big pink and red rugA gorgeous 1930s Heriz carpet from north west Persia. Stepsided terracotta field with large dark blue central medallion with ivory inner medallion and terracotta flowerhead centre. Ivory spandrels; all over angular flowers and foliage; dark blue palmette and floral main border with pale blue details; pale gold floral guards. Slight wear in places and slight loss to ends but otherwise even pile and good condition for its age. Robust handle. Video here