4185 Khotan 7 ft x 14 ft (213 x 427)
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One of the group of Tibetan rugs known for their “checkerboard” design, this one has a wonderful tomato red and light gold color combination that is quite special. There is a slight bit of wear in parts of the rug. Circa 1900.
7046 Senneh Carpet 13 ft x 21 ft 4 in (395 x 650 cm)
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…
2854 Kurdish 3ft 4in x 4ft 8in (102 x 142)
Often mistaken for village rugs of Northwest Persia or the Caucasus, Kurdish rugs and carpets have only recently come to be appreciated for their distinctive and exceptionally beautiful use of color and design. This being said, this is a wonderful example of a Persian tribal rug where nomadic artisans picked up design ideas from other…