Indo Kashmiri Tree of Life Rug with Silk Highlights

Wool and silk highlights on cotton foundation, India, mid-20th century, finely knotted, the midnight blue field with vase motif below a censer, surrounded by multicolored floral sprays, the border with repeating floral motifs, knotted fringes, loops attached to upper corners for hanging.

2 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 3 in.

From the Collection of Mike and Chris Wrinkle, Gainesville, Virginia

During the Mogul dynasty, many Persian weavers settled in India to pursue a better life and brought the art of rug weaving with them. This piece illustrates a design that originated in Qum rugs of Persia, but with the floral abundance of India.

Excellent condition.

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