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 π©π’π³π΄π©π’π―π¨ type motifs in the corner section. Amazing.
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