7759 Shirvan 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 9 in
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A very unique carpet, this is an early to mid 19th century version of a very famous 16th century Spanish Alcaraz carpet currently in the Textile Museum. A Phoenix rises from the ashes, surrounded by wreaths. The scull & bones motifs in the original have been replaced here by statue heads (Socrates??). The latin inscriptions (in…
3839 Melas 9 ft 3 in x 13 ft
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…
4343 Malayer 6 ft 4 in x 19 ft (193 x 579)
Like a “souf” carpet, this rug has the background at a lower hight than the floral design of the field
