8482 Isphahan (salting design) 3 ft 4 x 4 ft

Modeled after the so called “Salting Rugs” in the Topkapi Museum (Istanbul)
Modeled after the so called “Salting Rugs” in the Topkapi Museum (Istanbul)
Audience Carpet Senneh was for two centuries the capital of Kurdistan, and was thus settled by Persian officials who ordered fine quality rugs for their homes. Although knotted by Kurdish tribesman rather than urban-dwelling salaried artisans, Senneh is well known for producing very high quality small rugs. What sets apart this example is that the…
The central field of this massive carpet is a traditional infinite repeat of the Herati design common in rugs from this region, but with the added charm of small birds interspersed throughout. The cream spandrels on both ends of the carpet with their claw shaped hooks make a striking frame. The main portion of the…