Ghali (main carpet)
Maker
Unknown, Kizyl Bash
Datepossibly last quarter 19th century
MediumWool
Dimensions66 1/2 x 117 in
Credit LineGift of David and Meghan Potter
Object numberAS2015.15.POT
DescriptionGhali (main carpet) attributable to the Kizyl Bash tribes of the Veramin region in north-central Persia (Iran). Resembles a kilim design but pile is woven using silky wool. Dark indigo-blue ground main field with four vertical rows of birds’ head medallion designs. In between these rows are diamond-shaped motifs with similar bird head imagery. Primary border features ram’s horn motif on an ivory ground.
ClassificationsTextiles
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