KURDISH CARPET

Late 19th century
Handwoven, wool, natural dyes
103.15 x 57.28 in (262 x 145.5 cm)

There is a black fabric sleeve sown 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 Kurdish carpet from the Northeast Persian area of Khorasan. The field contains twenty four Memling guls, named after Hans Memling, the Flemish painter from the 15th century. The border system is playfully filled with various talismanic icons. The random changes in design and border sizes are all original and demonstrate the naivete of a true tribal weaver’s work from her imagination.