Mamluk Carpet Design

Original mamluk carpets are some of the most mysterious rugs in existence and scholars still debate the exact circumstances surrounding their production.

Mamluk carpet design.

And cairo became the capital of their thriving carpet industry by the 15th century. The nazmiyal collection has one of the largest selections of vintage and antique rugs in the world. Proceeds from the sale of this rug benefit barakat. Click for more images 9 x12 1 gray mamluk erased design wool and silk hand knotted oriental rug sh58473.

It also includes formal corners and intricate designs in the field of the rug. Mamluk carpets appear to have a sophisticated design that was well thought out before the carpet was created. Helping communities thrive by providing education in rug weaving countries. These unique geometric rugs are equally well suited for contemporary or traditional interiors.

Mamluk carpets and this piece is no exception have design and structural characteristics which set them apart from other eastern carpet weaving traditions. View some of the most popular rug and carpet styles from our collection. One thing that distinguishes mamluk carpets is their size. These rugs are still popular in modern times and known for their complex design featuring a large medallion made up of intersecting compartments of various forms.

It is also one of the more comprehensive inventories of both vintage rugs as well as antique carpets that you will find anywhere online or off. Their design consists of predominantely geometric forms in filled with floral patterns. Mamluk carpets are distinguished not only by their distinctive designs but also by their lustrous wool fine weave and soft closely valued coloration dominated by pale greens yellows and reds. Para mamluk carpet with interlaced star motifs in a four and one layout each surrounded by a radial arrangement of small motifs the field enclosed by a kufiesque border.

For instance the corner designs are resolved and the field has symmetry. Mamluk rugs are one of the legacies of the mamluk dynasty that came to power in egypt in the mid 13th century. This striking rug has the distinct design and colors favored by mamluk sultans. Click for more images 9 1 x12 mamluk design silk with.

Asymmetrical knots and s spun wool. Patterns focus on central medallions or a field of medallions within a geometric maze of polygon shapes. Click for more images 3 2 x17 5 sari silk with textured wool mamluk design xl runner oriental rug sh59235. 7 9 x 10 1 32837 add to cart ziegler co mamluk.

Para mamluk chessboard carpet christopher alexander collection berkeley. A limited palette is used with lac red moss green and light blue as the principal colours.