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
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4097 Kerman 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft (351 x 518)
A wonderfully sophisticated design by Taftanchian, known for re-interpreting classic 16th century designs in the 19th century
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…
