Animal Carpet in a Safavid Design Rug

The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.81. This is an example of one of the most intriguing design groups of carpets from the Caucasus and North-west Persia area, and surrounding regions 17th to 18th century. In the 'Northern Animal and Tree Group' carpets; this significant example rug with the rows of animals and stylized palmettes, has an overall compositional sense. We may see similar pattern in the region, in example; Portal of the Ulu Camii (Great Mosque) of Diyarbakir, Lion attacking Bull carving on the wall. Vivid colors are chosen by our designers for this rug.

Color summary: 10 colors in total, most used 4 colors are;

• Falu Red  400 (Madder Root - Henna - Walnut Husk)
• Charleston Green 50 (Spurge - Indigo)
• Dark Brown  316 (No Dye - Sheep’s own Color)
• Natural Wool Color  320 (Natural Sheep's Color)