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 cultures they came into contact with.