Oriental rug weaving by Gurdji V

Author:Gurdji, V
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Rugs and carpets
Publisher: New York, Neely

Antique Kerman Rug, Hunting Scene,

Oriental Rug Weaving. 37

These rugs are made in the prov-FERAGHAN ince of Feraghani. All the antique ones are of oblong shape, and they vary in size from 5x3 up to 22x8 feet. The designs are a sort of half moon, rosettes and geometrical figures, all over the rug, on a blue background, with exquisite borders of green, yellow and red.

Some antique Feraghans are also found with an ivory background, showing a medallion in the centre, and superb bleu de sevre colors as panels in the corners. They are of close texture, and sometimes linen is used for the warp. Modern Feraghans are mostly found in carpet sizes and of bright colors.

Capital of the province of Farsistan, SHIRAZ much celebrated in Persian poetry for its climate, its wine and roses, and its beautiful gardens. Also famous as a pleasure resort for the Persian princes.

Previous to the disastrous earthquake of 1853, which laid almost the whole town in ruins and caused the death of 10,000 people, the place was

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