2574
AGE & ORIGIN:
4th Q. 20th C.
Afganistan
OVERVIEW:
An incredible homage to Turkmen pieces of antiquity is this so-called Sehra. The inspiration of the designs on this rug come primarily from the Yomut (Yomud) tribe. The guls are Yomut, as are the end panels, typically referred to as ‘Elem’ panels. One of the minor borders has seemingly drawn inspiration from rugs of the Caucases, but nearly every other piece lines up with something seen from the Yomut.
I hesitate to give future predictions for any sort of markets, but to me, the quality of the build and the materials of a rug like this is what future collectors will seek. The skill and craftsmanship of the weaver are evident. The material, costly. The condition, near perfect. With only time standing in the way between it and its predecessors, this is a remarkable piece that will someday, in my opinion, be considered treasured for the tireless artwork it is.
The color of the main field and the field of the Elem panels are silk. The designs and motifs areas are woven in fine wool. The warps of the rug also seem to be silk.
CONDITION:
Excellent
NOTES:
2574
AGE & ORIGIN:
4th Q. 20th C.
Afganistan
OVERVIEW:
An incredible homage to Turkmen pieces of antiquity is this so-called Sehra. The inspiration of the designs on this rug come primarily from the Yomut (Yomud) tribe. The guls are Yomut, as are the end panels, typically referred to as ‘Elem’ panels. One of the minor borders has seemingly drawn inspiration from rugs of the Caucases, but nearly every other piece lines up with something seen from the Yomut.
I hesitate to give future predictions for any sort of markets, but to me, the quality of the build and the materials of a rug like this is what future collectors will seek. The skill and craftsmanship of the weaver are evident. The material, costly. The condition, near perfect. With only time standing in the way between it and its predecessors, this is a remarkable piece that will someday, in my opinion, be considered treasured for the tireless artwork it is.
The color of the main field and the field of the Elem panels are silk. The designs and motifs areas are woven in fine wool. The warps of the rug also seem to be silk.
CONDITION:
Excellent
NOTES:
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