KURDISH CARPET

Late 19th century
Handwoven, wool, natural dyes
80.25 x 57.5 in (204 x 146 cm)

There is a black fabric sleeve sewn on the back of the carpet in case it is desired to be hung

NON-EXPORTABLE

This lot will be shipped in a roll

A classic carpet, possibly woven by a Kurdish weaver from the Northeastern Quchan Khorassan area of Persia. The field is drawn with a grid containing twenty-four squarish panels, each of which contains an abstract flower shape. The field is surrounded by a wide border
containing Akstafa ‘gul’ and a narrow border with interfacing running dog symbols.