Power-Loomed Akstafa-Style Area Rugs
Item Details
A pair of power-loomed Akstafa-style area rugs. These matching rugs are rendered in an intentionally abrashed palette of burgundy, cream, and black. Both feature a design inspired by Persian tribal weavers with pole medallions in cream and black over a burgundy field, which is filled with peacocks and other bird motifs along with a range of symbols and forms including boteh, S-shapes, pinwheels, and guls. Framing the field are a major border, which is grounded in black and filled with birds, and several minor borders featuring abstract motifs. Edges are overcast on all sides. The rugs are unlabeled.
| Type | Area Rug |
| Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
| Period | Neither |
Condition
- could benefit from professional cleaning.
Dimensions
- one rug is slightly bigger than the other by a half inch;
measurements are from the slightly bigger rug; approximately 5.1’ W x 6.5’ D.
Item #
17MOR029-041
