37" X 31" Jaff Kurd Bag Face [SH-378] Palmette Rug

37" X 31" Jaff Kurd Bag Face [SH-378] Palmette RugJaff Kurd bag face. A superb example of full pile, saturated colors, silky wool, purple brown fine corrosion, and nine colors. A Kurdish tribal weaving of animal head medallion diamonds, which show talisman like centers. Minimal ivory is seen only in the square tipped step half border. See Opie tribal Rugs, pg. 156. Figure 9. 8.

Kashmir Shawl Fragment

Delicately hand washed

Original alternating color selvage

Finely woven

Scattered animal and floral motifs

Condition: Good condition with full pile in areas and localized areas of wear

Color Palette: Brown

Excellent condition with a 3 X 6 gul pattern

Small hole in bottom corner

With minor partial kilim loss

Sprouting up from a lower compartment containing scrolling arabesque vines in glowing red and camel

Soft silky wool