Number (sold)
Type Village
Material Wool
Style All Over
Origin Kurdish
Size 230 x 153
Age 1850
This group of antique rugs has come to be the one most cherished among dedicated carpet collectors and connoisseurs in recent years. My last 20 years of research into 18th century carpets has revealed this Kurdish district to have been one of the most influential among all weaving communities in Asia. The standout features of this group, which this gorgeous example amply demonstrates, include chunky hand-spun wool and the most awesome natural dyes in the whole wide world. It is for reasons such as this that the reputation of Kurdish dye masters is so elevated.
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