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19Th Century Beshir 'Cloudband' Kelleh Carpet

Stock No

A27296

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2011
  • £6,800.00
  • €8,195 Euro
  • $8,622 US Dollar

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Item Description

19th Century Beshir 'Cloudband' Kelleh Carpet

4.27 x 1.74 m

Beshir rugs are woven by the Beshir tribe of Turkmenistan in Central Asia, and are best known for their distinctive weaving style, in a region where most rugs produced by their neighbouring tribes can be recognised by their so-called ‘elephant foot’ pattern, and deep blues and reds.

Being an early example – dating to c. 1850 – this wonderful Beshir carpet boasts an extraordinarily high-quality weave, which lends a crisp clarity to its drawing. It employs a rare, charmingly spontaneous ‘cloud band’ design, in gracefully aged vegetable-dyed tones of red ochre and deep cornflower blue. The uniformity of colour across the field and the border gives the composition a feeling of space and balance.

Retained in very good condition for everyday use, with its borders preserved on all sides.

A sophisticated 19th Century tribal example, to suit a wide variety of spaces.

Item Info

Seller

GALLERY YACOU

Seller Location

London, London

Item Dimensions

H: 427cm W: 174cm

Period

c. 1850

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)207 5842929

+44 (0)7973 119458

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