3581 Heriz 9 ft 4 in x 10 ft (284 x 305)
2854 Kurdish 3ft 4in x 4ft 8in (102 x 142)
Often mistaken for village rugs of Northwest Persia or the Caucasus, Kurdish rugs and carpets have only recently come to be appreciated for their distinctive and exceptionally beautiful use of color and design. This being said, this is a wonderful example of a Persian tribal rug where nomadic artisans picked up design ideas from other…
3559 Ziegler 3ft 6in x 4ft 6in (107 x 137)
In the late nineteenth century the Arak region of Persia catered especially to western markets, with the the most famous, the English firm of Ziegler & Company established in Sultanabad and became directly involved in the design and manufacture of the finest Mahal or “Sultanabad” carpets. The color selected for these rugs were meant…
4198 Agra 9 ft x 16 ft 5 in (274 x 500)
A wonderful Kurdish rug from the Khorassan region in excellent condition. 19th century
