This vintage pictorial rug was woven in Isfahan in the 1980s following the Islamic Revolution.
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 jealousy. 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
Check out our other Central Persian rugs here!
