Savojbolagh runners bring together elements of city, village, and tribal rug traditions.
These rugs are generally decorated with angular geometric motifs, and strong colours with high contrast are among their defining characteristics.
Kurdish rugs are typically made with local raw materials that have been processed by hand. These materials are dyed in the traditional way, using colours derived from vegetable and natural dyes. Over time, this gives the rugs a distinctive visual character and a depth that becomes even more beautiful with age.
The motifs and symbols found in Kurdish rugs, as in many other Iranian handwoven pieces, carry deep cultural meanings. Their roots can be traced through the long history of ethnic and national traditions.
These weavings are produced on both vertical and horizontal looms, using traditional methods, and are often woven by hand without the use of a hook.
The knot used in Kurdish rugs is generally symmetrical, and the wefting is done according to traditional local and regional methods.
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Age: Circa 1900s-1910s
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Origin: Kurds of Savujbulagh (Mahabad), Persia
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Material: Hand-knotted wool pile on a wool foundation
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Dimensions: 3' 7" x 10' (110 x 305 cm)
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Condition: Edges are unraveled; these could be repaired at no extra cost or left as is.
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