A Highly Unique Torkaman Rug: 111cm x 81cm sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The border being made up

The border being made up of floral rosettes of an eight petal design with the central field being a well thought out pattern comprising of two central tarantulas beset with floral rosettes and branches

There are a few chips to the paint on the base

The Edo period or Tokugawa period is a division of Japanese history

and occupied by a class of 'small tradesmen and artisan lodgers'

and below the image is the strapline 'Maker's in Nelson Since 1897'

A Highly Unique Torkaman Rug: 111cm x 81cm sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The border being made upOrigin: Persia Iran Style: Torkaman Provenance: N A Dated: Mid 20th C Hand Knotted 100% Wool Pile. Length: 111cms 3. 6 feet Width: 81cms 2. 7 feet Of extraordinary design, this proud and handsome piece has two temples or places of worship center top and then growing vines leading ones eye up to these buildings. Set upon an aubergine ground with the other primary colours being white, olive and rust. There is also a beautiful azure blue, which is used