6'4" X 3'5" Timuri Sangtschuli Khorasan Mashad [SH-181]

Timuri Sangtschuli Khorasan Mashad. Torbat-e-Djam Circa 1880. In the book Belutsch-Tradition Siawosch Azadi, page 168,169 plate 41. We find a twin that differs only in three details and one new observation. Our weaving in the main border shows a two-component design of a bird's head. Cross diamond with alternating opposing Ram's horn segmented diamond center. Our weaving is a more dynamic zig/zag chevron inner border that imparts acceleration (R. Markarian). Lastly, the tribal gols paralleling the tree trunk and several different ones.

Azadi 5 ours 6. We note branches extending from half-medallion-tipped with willow leaf form compartments of 2 X 10. Similar to Turkmen weavings. Also, note both dragon's heads comprising S-shaped throughout the tree trunk show eyes. This splendid Timuri weaving shows a velvety pile in organic condition, including four cord brown goat hair selvage, six colors. Madder red dye oxidizes to copper denotes great age. Most complex not complete. Azadi's plate 41 is the most complete rug in his excellent book.