3674 Kurd 2 ft 6 in x 13 ft 4 (76 x 406)

This extraordinary carpet with its unusual design is one of only two room sized Melas carpets we have encountered in 50+ years.  Melas is an area usually known for small prayer rugs with very sophisticated color combinations. Here a grand stepped and indented medallion with finials hovers amidst an open terracotta field otherwise occupied only by…