a beautiful antique Persian Resht embroidery. Dating to late 19th century, it is chain-stitched silk embroidered on a red wool ground. Resht embroideries are some of the most visually interesting textiles of Persia. This unusual circular piece has lovely array of colours with wonderful Persianate patterns consisting of botehs and floral repertoire. With a red cotton backing. Offered at a fair price. Email me your questions. size: 53cm (21") diameter.