Circa 1890, the taupe thin felted wool field adorned with an intricate machine-stitched crewel-work design in silk and wool thread with Arabic script in center medallion surrounded by floral and foliate motifs in purples and yellow and green, with multiple floral and stylized script borders.

5 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 4 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Rasht embroidery is listed as part of Iran's Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

Fading; scattered holes; areas of stitch loss; one edge with slight tears and fraying.