5’ X 3’3” Antique Herat Timuri Rug [RR-0123]

Antique Timuri. Rare Herat Timuri - Northwest Afghanistan. A sampler records ancient tribal symbols woven into a rug. If not preserved for future generations, they can vanish. A fine ivory border and blue medical border outline the center panel. Three Ashik, 8-sided sawtooth medallions enclose a gul found on Timuri carpets. The center Ashik is different. The conjoined ’s’ motifs are found on Mushwani Group rugs. A dragon element opposing it is suggested, with a Totemic-like goddess appearing in the center. Please note, the ’s’ filled hexagons encountered in Early Timuri weavings normally form a tile or gul. Here in the main border, they are 5-sided and are in pinwheels or rosette form. They also fill the four corners of the frame, reinforcing the dragon element. A honeycomb design at the top forms a panel, which is typical of Dokhtor-I-Ghazi weavings. The main border is reminiscent of a Turkoman main carpet, rendered in an archaic manner. Please note the Zoomorphic creatures with arms outstretched on the left side, appearing in blue-green. Original kilim ends and 4 cord selvage. 7 colors. Even wear. 5’ X 3’3”. Delicately hand-washed.