Leila Rug A fine early 20th century

A fine early 20th century kilim from Matatya in eastern Anatolia

small spots of old moth damage

There is considerable "abrash" (colour variation) which has been introduced to give life and variety to the carpet

Narrow ice-blue angular floral main border within pale yellow and dark brown floral guards

258 x 143cm

Leila Rug A fine early 20th centuryA mid 20th century Hamadan rug from north west Persia. A hanging lamp design in delightful shades of rose pink, duck egg blue and amber on a dark aubergine ground within a flowerhead border. Some script at one end (we don't know what it says). One woven and one fringed end. A robust handle and in good condition. 291 x 148 cm