a compilation of images of classic rugs and carpets from tİem, Istanbul presented here for enjoyment and edification.
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t120 Woman's Tibetan Hair Braid Sleeve
During Festivals, Tibetan Woman would wear their hair braids in elaborately decorated textile sleeves. ... read more
Lovely silk embroidered rondel cut from an antique 19th century Chinese robe. Intricate satin stitch depict 2 figures in the center surrounded ... read more
a worn 19th century Shirvan rug with archaic large medallions. Foundation and loss to borders, an interesting example. 140x120cm
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a compilation of images of curve-bending rugs and carpets from the Vakiflar Carpet Museum, Istanbul presented here for enjoyment and edification. http://rugrabbit.com/content/carpets-vakiflar-museum-istanbul' > link
magnificent melas
very unusual size
2'10 by 4'3 ft
beautiful colors
melas doesn't come in this size in general
not even one knot missing in the field
the ... read more
Oriental Carpet and Textile Studies vii: Selected Papers from icoc x, Washington 2003 and icoc xi, Istanbul 2007
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