Rug | |
Size | 4'4" X 6'6" |
Material | Antique |
Shipping | Wool |
Condition | Persian |
Brief history of Kurdish rugs
Kurdish rugs
are rugs woven by the Kurdish people in Middle East, predominantly the
larger Kurdistan region including the Eastern part of Turkey near the
Tauros Mountains, Iraq, southernmost Caucasus, Soviet Armenia and
North-Western Persia.1 When referring to Kurdish rugs within the rug industry, one is referring to those made within Persiaian Kurdistan.
Kurdish
rugs and carpets do use medallion patterns; however, far more popular
are the all-over floral, Mina Khani motifs and the "jaff" geometric
patterns. The beauty of Kurdish designs are enriched by high-chroma
blues, greens, saffrons as well as terracotta and burnt orange hues made
richer still by the lusturous wool used.
The
traditional Kurdish Rugs uses Kurdish symbols. It is possible to read
the dreams, wishes and hopes of the Kurdish rug maker from the sequence
of symbols they use. It is this signification and communication both
individually and grouped into Kurdish rug making. Kurdish people study
how meaning is constructed and understood by talking with the rug maker.
Please Note: almost all old and antique rugs are associated with some minor color change (abrash), previous repair, wavy shapes, possible weak materials, missing line on the borders, diverse pattern which in a way add to the beauty of these rugs.