A decorative antique Persian hand-knotted wool rug, likely originating from North-West Persia, possibly Bijar or the surrounding weaving districts, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.The rug features a richly patterned all-over field of repeating boteh (paisley) motifs set against a deep indigo ground, enclosed within a series of finely detailed geometric and stylised floral borders in ivory, terracotta, navy and soft muted tones.The restrained all-over design makes this an especially versatile furnishing carpet, sitting comfortably in both traditional and more contemporary interiors.Hand-knotted in wool with the robust construction associated with Persian workshop weaving, the rug shows honest age-related wear and fading consistent with use, giving it a mellow decorative character.A genuine antique furnishing rug with strong decorative appeal.Condition:Visible overall wear, areas of pile reduction and age-related fading commensurate with age and us...