Number 558
Origin Sarab
Material Camel Hair
Style Medallion
Type Tribal
Size 386 x 269
Age 1880
This is a rare room size carpet commissioned by a Khan or tribal chieftain of the Azeri nomads in the Sarab district. Woven elegantly with fine camel hair, this is a prized and rare achievement of tribal art. A bare handful of these survive in such perfect condition. The plain outer border is matched by the earthy or Khaki wide silhouette around the medallion. We see 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨 type motifs in the corner section. Amazing.
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