This vintage pictorial rug was woven in Isfahan. The scene depicts two men and a woman sitting on a simple striped rug, smoking opium. The woman stares wantonly at the smoker as her companion (the drinker) looks upon her with suspicion. An intricate curvilinear border frames the scene. In perfect condition, with no signs of wear. Pile is low and densely woven, with a sturdy handle. Pretty subversive subject matter in post revolution Iran.
Size: 2' x 2'9"
Age: Vintage: 1980s
Country of Origin: Central Iran
Type of Rug: Isfahan
Material: Wool Pile on a Cotton Foundation
Pile Height: Low
Condition: Excellent
BK1752
