A boldly patterned antique Kurdish long rug woven with a striking compartment design. The field is organized into a grid of stepped, octagonal Memling guls, each enclosing a central rosette, rendered in a rich palette of madder red, indigo blue, ivory, soft camel, brown, and green.
The Memling gul, an ancient geometric motif appearing across many Caucasian and Kurdish weaving traditions, gives the rug its powerful visual structure. Here, the repeated guls are framed by an especially lively diagonal-striped border dotted with small floral forms. The contrast between the orderly compartment field and dynamic outer stripes gives the rug an unusual sense of movement and graphic intensity.
With its excellent proportions, saturated color, and confident Kurdish drawing, this is an exceptionally decorative village rug with a warm and expressive presence.
Size: 4'5" x 10'3" [135cm x 312cm]
Age: Q2 20th Century (1925-1950)
Type of Rug: Kurd
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation
Pile Height: Medium
Condition: Very good
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