KURDISH CARPET

Late 19th century
Handwoven, wool, natural dyes
97.25 x 44 in (247 x 111.5 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 rare Kurdish carpet, probably woven by the Shekak tribe living in Northern Persia. A beautifully oxidized red-brown field is overlaid with horizontal rows of serrated edge diamonds in a full range of colours. A beautiful single wide white border frames the perimeter and is adorned with iconography inspired by old Caucasian dragon and serpent carpets.