Abel cushions some uneven loss to ends

some uneven loss to ends remains

This is a sophisticated urban piece with fine knotting

A fine Chobi carpet of recent production from Afghanistan

A few mends to verso

Abel cushions some uneven loss to endsA good early 20th century Derbend rug from Daghestan in north east Caucasus with rich colours and patterning. Dark blue field with all over angular plants and flowers around a small terracotta central medallion, outlined in light blue. Light blue details in the filler ornaments, stepped light blue medallions with diagonal striped bars extending out of the field each side; pale blue main border of diagonal hooked leaves and medallions; reciprocal