Feraghan Sarouk Carpet From Marla Mallett

MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES Feraghan Sarouk Carpet Persia.  Late 19th/early 20th century. Knotted pile.  42" x 58" Wool on cotton foundation. This small carpet, with its tight weave and high knot count, is in very good condition. Abrash in the colors, from dye batch changes, enriches the palette. As this is not a 'tribal' rug or kilim, it's a bit out of place in this group. W-1975 http://www.marlamallett.com/w-1975.htm

Note the light pinkish red in the center of the medallion. It is doughy red which I understand was madder with yogurt added to soften the color.

When I asked Marla's permission she asked why this particular rug. I explained that as we can see here it has an angularity of design that makes it clearly before 1920. Note the leaves which are more angular then we see in the so-called American Sarouks

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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