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Country
of Origin: Iran/Persia
JBOC Comments:
Catalogue Description:
MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES
Kurdish Kilim
Sauj Bulaq area, West Persia.
Early 20th century. 3'11"x 8'4."
Wedge weave tapestry. The side borders are slit tapestry; the end
borders are dovetailed. Narrow brocade borders appear at the ends, and
small brocaded good-luck ornaments are scattered throughout the field.
The lower end has the original twined heading cord; the upper end is
finished with the original band of oblique interlacing. The rug is
sturdy and in good condition, and displays a pleasing loose, carefree
approach to the designing.
W-2334
Seen on www.MarlaMallett.com
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