On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G336
Details
Medium:
Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Floor Covering | Wool on cotton warp
Size:
129 x 173 in. (327.66 x 439.42 cm)
Creation Place:
Europe, Turkey
Culture:
Europe, Turkey
Style:
17th century
Physical Description:
Rug, Ferraghan, the field is caovered with a Herati pattern on a blue ground. Five borders; the main one, very wide, carries a shield design with star shape in center connected by angular vines with latch hooks at the turn. This is flanked by narrow borders with the pear design. The outer border has flower and knap on a yellow, beige ground. Sides overcast with dark wool. One end has a narrow web turned back, the other a fringe of short warp threads. Senna Knot. Cotton warp and woof.
Credit:
Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Gift of James F. and Louise H. Bell in memory of James S. and Sallie M. Bell
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