Antique Southwest Persian Khamseh Rug c. Late-19th Century – 3’7” x 9’1” Afghan rug This Antique Federal Period three-drawer

This Antique Federal Period three-drawer chest

a remarkable testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the Empire period

or simply love bold textiles

and enduring life in Persianate weaving traditions

Antique Southwest Persian Khamseh Rug c. Late-19th Century – 3’7” x 9’1” Afghan rug This Antique Federal Period three-drawerWoven by the tribal weavers of the Khamseh Confederacy in southwestern Persia, this mid 19th century long rug is a rare and expressive example of nomadic design. The rug features a bold linear arrangement of latch hook medallions that run the length of the field, each enclosing small scale rosettes and tribal emblems. The field is densely decorated with angular floral devices, stylized animal forms, and abstracted tree of life motifs, all woven in a