Kolyai
Mid 19th century, 306 x 125 cm, West Persia, Kurdistan
This antique village rug by the Kolyai Kurds is knotted on a wool foundation in a soft structure and subtle transparent colours. A very beautifully drawn mina khani repeat adorns the light red field; the brown border contains a thin red vine which connects rosettes, smaller flowers and serrated diagonal leaves. The large scale of the motifs is a feature characteristic of antique examples from this provenance. A Kolyai illustrated by Burns displays the same field design, while a "Bijar" published by Engelhardt shows the same main border. – Corroded brown sections, new overcasting along the sides. Good overall condition.
BURNS, JAMES D., Antique Rugs of Kurdistan. London 2002, Nr.3 *** ENGELHARDT, EVA, Teppiche. Die Bilder des Orients. Band II. Heidelberg 1978, Nr.208 *** RIPPON BOSWELL, A 90, 03.12.2016, #50
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Mid 19th century, 306 x 125 cm, West Persia, Kurdistan
This antique village rug by the Kolyai Kurds is knotted on a wool foundation in a soft structure and subtle transparent colours. A very beautifully drawn mina khani repeat adorns the light red field; the brown border contains a thin red vine which connects rosettes, smaller flowers and serrated diagonal leaves. The large scale of the motifs is a feature characteristic of antique examples from this provenance. A Kolyai illustrated by Burns displays the same field design, while a "Bijar" published by Engelhardt shows the same main border. – Corroded brown sections, new overcasting along the sides. Good overall condition.
BURNS, JAMES D., Antique Rugs of Kurdistan. London 2002, Nr.3 *** ENGELHARDT, EVA, Teppiche. Die Bilder des Orients. Band II. Heidelberg 1978, Nr.208 *** RIPPON BOSWELL, A 90, 03.12.2016, #50
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