19th Century Persian Malayer Pictorial Carpet
Around a classic Azerbaijan� medallion, eight castles are lifted by horned Djins (evil mythological creatures), with half-medallions, palmettes and vine segments fill the ivory ground. These Djinn / castle motives also appear on Sultanabad carpets from slightly to the east. The very narrow red turtle palmette border is almost an afterthought in this circa 1900 west Persian Malayer carpet.
Stock ID: | #19765 |
General Rug Type: | Persian Informal |
Specific Rug Type: | Mashad |
Circa: | 1890 |
Ground Color: | Ivory |
Border Color: | Red |
Origin: | Persia |
Material: | Wool |
Weave: | Pile - Knotted |
Shape: | Rectangle |
Width: | 12' 4" ( 376 cm ) |
Length: | 15' 10" ( 483 cm ) |
DescriptionMashadThe largest city in Khorassan Province, northeast Iran. The carpet industry there is a late 19th century creation of relocated Tabriz merchants. Both Turkish (Turkhaff) and Persian-(Farsihaft) knotted rugs are produced in large sizes up to 20 x 30, in rich colors including a mulberry. Red designs are strictly curvilinear and often large animals and birds appear. Open fields with medallion and corner ornamentation are common. The texture is thick and heavy. The use of jufti knots allows rapid production. In the 20th century, several renowned workshops (Emogli, | |
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