A very fine silk Qum prayer rug, central Persia

Approx: 157cm. x 104cm. Bold design with stylised multicoloured floral tree, flanked by palm trees and flowering columns supporting floral mihrab with hanging pendant. Colours are wel blended. This rug has slight wear to the top pile in few places, visible on closer inspection, otherwise full pile. Selvages original. Ends with fringes, secured. Very fine weave, approx: 9 x 9 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. In general, this rug is in very good usable condition. Attractive and very good furnishing piece.