Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE PERSIAN LILIHAN HAND KNOTTED

ANTIQUE PERSIAN LILIHAN HAND KNOTTED RUG, 5.5 x 9.10 (165cm x 300cm) - Antique Persian Lilihan rug was hand knotted in Iran of 100% natural wool on a cotton foundation. The rug is 90+ years old and has medium wool piles and is in excellent condition for its age. Beautiful colors and made with excellent quality and showing some signs of abrash (uneven fading) due to the use of antiquated vegetable dyes. No holes or repairs, nice and soft, with a gorgeous design. This rug was acquired from an established rug merchant. Clean and ready to be enjoyed. Current embargoes against Iranian goods by the U.S. should cause the value of these rugs to increase., 5ft 5in x 9ft 10in, 35.8lbs (165cm x 300cm, 16.3Kg), LOT REF #25-464