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Feraghan Sarouk Carpet From Marla Mallett

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

Feraghan Sarouk Carpet From Marla Mallett

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.

Feraghan Sarouk Carpet From Marla Mallett

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

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

Notes on the War on Terrorism

Southwest Asia Time Line

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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