“Color which, like music, is a matter of vibrations, reaches what is most general and therefore most indefinable in nature: its inner power.” Paul Gauguin Kurdish kilim from West of Shiraz, Fars (?) kilim, South west Persia, 19th century. Perfectly saturated, deep, fresh, bright & clear colors. Examplary dying, perfect conditon with some tiny restoration in the weave. Ultra high resolution photo is available on request. For a related example of this rare group, please see: Antique Rugs of Kurdistan: a Historical Legacy of Woven Art. See his description on the additional page. Photo credit © www.ARTlens.net More beauties: http://rugrabbit.com/profile/5160