2997 Large Turkoman Bag 2 ft 4 in x 4 ft (73 x 121)

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…

A design of large cartouche medallions outlined by feathers which one normally associates with Kerman carpets.  The color combination utilized– the rich madder, deep indigo and fiery yellow show that is indeed an example of Sultanabad weavers using their skill to impart their genius into a borrowed design.