Shahsavan Rugs: Shahsavan Rug? from Dennis Dodds


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The Dodds Shahsavan Rug?

I spotted this rug with a possible Shahsavan attribution on www.Cloudband.com offered by one of the World's great dealers Dennis Dodds.

Size: 310 x 102 cm
Region: West Asia > Persia > Northwest Persia > Shahsavan
Type: Rugs and Carpets
Date/Period: 19th century : last quarter
Materials: Camel hair and Wool pile.
Condition: The condition is nearly mint, with very slight wear at one extreme end.
Full Description
A striking minimalist design with two pale blue and one red-brown medallion connected by a slender pole with diminutive "anchors". Lovely palette with clear yellow, light blue, rose, red, red-brown, dark-brown and camel. The ground is actual camel hair, with subtle abrash and a characteristic "fuzzy" back. The natural camel hair and brighter hues of dyes, particularly the pale blue and rose, may indicate a Shah Sevan origin.