APPROX 30-50 YR OLD PERSIAN QUM FINELY KNOTTED RUG

APPROX 30-50 YR OLD PERSIAN QUM FINELY KNOTTED SMALL FRAMED SILK RUG 20" x 24": Approx 30-50 yr old Persian Qum finely knotted small framed silk rug . This Qum is incredibly finely woven in an intricate classic prayer rug format. The white ground of the Mihrab or niche has a vase of flowers at the middle base of it with vines that have sprays of flowers and leaves that fill in around the central bouquet. Atop the bouquet is a fan like flower holding leaves and vines that create the look of a crown. Above that are vines, some forming a "cloud band" design. St the top and sides of the niche the field is pale green, filled with flowers and vines. There are pale green guard borders and a deep red main border that picks up on the red flowers in the field. Each end has an extra border design woven in silk and gold thread in a raised pattern on a flat background. This and the signature cartouche are extra details that speaks to the quality of this gem of a rug. Framed measures 39 1/2" x 30 1/4"