An extremely fine and rare antique Herat rug woven in the South Khorassan province, circa 1880 the weave is very fine and the wool is of the finest quality.  Beautiful natural faded dyes, using a pale salmon background with the famous ''Herati'' design consisting of two leaves around a flower.  Soft yellow minor borders either side of the large main border with gorgeous scrollwork.  The pale blues, soft greens and indigo blues on this exceptional rug have faded over the last 130 plus years to great effect, producing an exquisite palette.  A beautiful and decorative rug in near perfect condition.  Minimal lower areas of pile.Herat, which is now a province of Afghanistan, in old Great Khorasan was once the capital city and much favored by many kings. Carpets woven in that country were all called as Herat and this title is still in use today.  Rugs woven in the province were called after the central city, therefore it is supposed that Herat carpets were made mostly in villages and num...