Country of Origin: Iran/Persia
JBOC Comments:
Catalogue Description:
MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES
Kurdish Kilim
Sauj Baluq area of West Persia.
Early 20th century. Wool. 4'4" x 11'2."
Interlocked tapestry with scattered brocade
motifs. Weft-float end borders; twined heading
cord at the lower end. For anyone who enjoys
idiosyncratic designing and improvisation, this
is the piece! It's even crazier when seen at
first hand! This piece exemplifies the
differences between ethnographic tribal weaving
and mechanical market production. Who knows...
Perhaps it was made by a couple of rebellious
teenagers. It is well crafted, however, and a
sturdy kilim that should withstand fairly heavy
use. The colors include lovely olive greens and
natural browns along with madder and indigo hues.
W-2333
Seen on www.MarlaMallett.com
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