Mid 19th Century Central Asian Yarkand Carpet
Rarely are East Turkestan carpets square. An allover repeat pastern of formal flower sprays neatly occupies the straw yellow field of this late 19th century rug. The main border is the Chinese rainbow wave, but the inner rams horn hook stripe and the outer narrow yellow line with a drawn out vine are Turkmen from West Turkestan (Turkmenistan). Again , the mixing of artistic influences along the Silk Road is evident.
Stock ID: | #18996 |
General Rug Type: | Chinese |
Specific Rug Type: | Yarkand |
Circa: | 1850 |
Ground Color: | Apricot |
Border Color: | Red |
Origin: | Central Asia |
Material: | Wool |
Weave: | Pile - Knotted |
Shape: | Rectangle |
Width: | 8' 3" ( 251 cm ) |
Length: | 9' 8" ( 295 cm ) |
DescriptionChineseCarpets made in China proper. See entries Ningshia, Peking, Art Deco. | |
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