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Afshar, Southeastern Iran, Kerman
area
BAGFACE, late 19th century
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The distinctive repeat field design and extended
rectangular shape of this bagface identify it as a
product of the Afshar, a large tribal group situated near
Kerman in Iran. The intensity and
saturation of its vegetable colors attest to a high
level of dyeing skill. Many small details, including the lion
(an ancient Persian symbol of bravery
and nobility) appearing in green at the lower
left corner, the completely illegible Arabic script,
and the human figures, add to the appeal of this
weaving.
M.H.
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| SIZE:
15 x 23 1/2 in. (38 x 59.7 cm.) |
| WARP: wool,
Z2S, depressed; ivory |
| WEFT: wool,
Z x 2; red |
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PILE: wool, Z2S, asymmetrical knots open right,
h. 14, v. 13, 182 k/sq. in.; ivory, light brown, purple-brown,
red, purple-red, orange, dark green, green, blue-green, dark
blue, blue, light blue |
| ENDS: top: chevron
twill of complementary wefts of red
and blue wool; bottom: cut |
| SIDES: cut, modern
overcast |
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Oriental Rugs from New England Private Collections |
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