KURDISH CARPET

Late 19th century
Handwoven, wool, natural dyes
74.75 x 43.75 in (190 x 111 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 highly unusual carpet possibly woven by a Kurdish weaver in Northwest Persia. The brilliant red field is filled with diagonally laid rows of octagons in various colours, each of which is filled with a large-scale star. Three narrow floral borders frame the central field. Note the eight ladies that have been inserted along the left and right parts of the red panel, probably representing members of the weaver’s family or tribal group.