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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