Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Carpet
| Stock ID: | #21621 |
| General Rug Type: | Persian Informal |
| Specific Rug Type: | Mashad |
| Circa: | 1930 |
| Ground Color: | Buff |
| Border Color: | Buff |
| Origin: | Persia |
| Material: | Wool |
| Weave: | Pile - Knotted |
| Shape: | Square |
| Width: | 12' ( 366 cm ) |
| Length: | 13' 6" ( 411 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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