Contemporary Memluk Hall Runner

Contemporary Rug Collection - Memluk Design Hall Runner - Cherry 
Size:2.53 x .84m
Age: New
Pure wool with cotton warps
Natural dyes
100% handmade in Afghanistan with traditional design
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These beautiful new hand knotted rugs woven by skilled Hazara, and Uzbek weavers in village homes in northern Afghanistan incorporate iconic Turkish, and Oriental tribal and palace designs together with the very best natural dyes making these rugs some of the more exciting contemporary rugs to appear on the market in recent years.Ancient traditional designs are now being reinterpreted in contemporary styles, sizes and colors by skilled village weavers, using strong glossy wools on cotton warps, bold naturalistic patterning and beautiful quality natural dyes of walnut, pomegranate, madder root and Indigo to name a few. Infused with symbolism and cultural significance, these rugs from Afghanistan embody a curated, lived-in aesthetic that transcends time. Their warmth, quality and durability make them a natural fit for a variety of spaces and serve as a timeless expression of a skilled heritage and comfort in nearly any setting. Excellent for both modern and classic interiors.All hand knotted carpets have both a light and a dark side (almost like the nape in velvet) so colors may vary in photographs depending on the angle of the photo, and as well as in your home with different lighting and positioning.
 
These are part of beautiful modern day collection of the ancient and famous Memluk design carpets. Many studies have been conducted on Memluk carpets, but scholars have not come to a consensus as to when or where they were made. Production of surviving Memluk carpets started from the second half of the fifteenth century until the middle of the sixteenth century, and continued even after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. The group of carpets produced in this period were initially called "Damascene" carpets after their attribution to Damascus, Syria. Furthermore, there are several eyewitness accounts by travelers placing a center of carpet production in Cairo.