This is a nice antique rug with fine weave.

The size is 6'3 X 4'1 feet.

The outstanding feature in this carpet is the superb allover herati decor.  On the field, the central panel is completely dominated by minute Herati flowers repeated in circular formation throughout the field.

It may be well to quote the ancient legend attached to the Herati pattern for this carpet; in effect, an ancient legend had it that the world was flat and reposed on the back of an enormous tortoise who held it elevated above the great depths.  In the water that surrounds the earth, two enormous fish chase each other; it is the speed of their movements that turns the earth, bringing day and night, the change of seasons and other terrestrial phenomenons.  Since Persia is a land of earthquakes, this strengthened the belief in this old legend.  If the two fishes caught each other, or if the tortoise were to move, this would be the end of the world.

The main border is with flower heads.  

The rug has minor wear and minor stains.

Please contact me for more pictures or with any questions and take a look at my other listings for more antique rugs. 

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