Carpet

Art Historical Context

This exquisite wool carpet, crafted by an unknown artist in the late18th to early 19th century exemplifies the masterful textile traditions of Islamic art. Measuring 40 28¼ inches, it features a warp, weft, and pile all made from wool, woven with the symmetrically knotted pile technique—a of rugs from regions like Anatolia or the Caucasus. This knotting method, where each knot is mirrored across the weave, allows for durable, finely detailed patterns that have endured for centuries. In Islamic culture, such carpets held profound significance beyond mere flooring. They adorned homes, mosques, ...