The color is balance, the ivory center in opposite of the darker border and design. The same way the design is balance, a scene of the prince with his gards the large birds in the center and a pleasant border design with running water and trees. The tribal weavers of Baktiari are were often Turkish, and they employed the Turkish knot, Gourde, to weave these creations. The Gourde is a symmetrical knot, as opposed to the asymmetrical knot of many traditionally Persian creations. Additionally, antique Baktiari rugs regularly enjoy a low cut pile.
The materials are from vegetable dyes wool pile over wool foundation. The pattern is floral in deco style.
Yastik or pillow or bloster cover, Ghiordes. It has the fortunate of still having the end original Kilim on both ends although it is not perfect. Beautiful distinctive Anatolian motives and soft color, depicts in very center a small lozenge medallion surrounded by geometric shape of hooks and arrows and they are with in very large soft grey color medallion.
Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the rich history woven into the fabric of Turkmen rugs, a testament to the nomadic tribes that crafted these masterpieces centuries ago. In an era long past, these artisans relied on locally-sourced materials—wool from their herds and vegetable or natural dyes extracted from the bountiful land surrounding them. The result was a symphony of colors and patterns that reflected the unique identity of each tribe.
This rug is in excellent condition, cleaned and no stained, the ends and bindings of the rug are intact as original and there has not been any repairs. There are no tears, breaks or holes.
The materials are from vegetable dyes wool.
Handmade Navajo tree figure Yei rug. The weave is tight, the piece has a good weight and the design is clear with eleven different colors. The image is of three female Yei goddesses protected by a Rainbow Guardian. The rug was probably made in the early 20th century.
A charming and unusually small antique Feraghan Sarouk rug of fine quality, distinguished by its compact almost-square format and exceptionally strong central design.
The composition is dominated by a large stepped medallion on a deep midnight-blue ground, densely filled with finely drawn flowering vines, leaves and small blossoms.
One of the top high end Persian carpet maker.
The source of this important provenance has been in the village of Sarouk. North of Arak (formerly Sultanabad). Sarouks are known to be of high quality. The pile is usually higher than the average Persian rug and therefore Sarouks are rather heavy and solid rugs, the wool being used is high quality durable wool. "Mohajeran" or "Mahajiran" is the name of a village West of Arak.
