Mamluk Carpets Rugs

They take their name from the mamluk dynasties that ruled egypt from 1250 through 1517.

Mamluk carpets rugs.

You will often find an array of smaller geometric motifs. Mamluk rugs and carpets 1250 1517 paramamluk carpets 16th 18th century ottoman cairene carpets sultan qaitbay carpet fragment victoria albert museum london the carpet exhibits the coat of arms of mamluk sultan qaitbay ad 1468 1496. Be first to know get access to exclusive sales new arrivals and save up to 80 off retail. Mamluk carpets are characterized by their unique weave and fine wool.

Wholesale egyptian hand knotted mamluk design rugs carpets in the usa call 201 933 4300. Original mamluk carpets are some of the most mysterious rugs in existence and scholars still debate the exact circumstances surrounding their production. Carpets of this design were produced in cairo largely for the southern european luxury trade. Patterns focus on central medallions or a field of medallions within a geometric maze of polygon shapes.