KURDISH CARPET
Late 19th century
Handwoven, wool, natural dyes
115 x 37.75 in (292 x 96 cm)
There is a black fabric sleeve sewn on the back of the carpet in case it is desired to be hung
NON-EXPORTABLE
A Kurdish long carpet from the Northwest Persian region. The deep rich golden yellow field is covered with hundreds of paisley botehs appearing to signify a lush field of flowers swaying in the breeze. A magnificent undyed ivory wool border frames the field and is filled with rosettes and shrubs.