Posted by Sophia Gates on November 19, 1998 at 22:00:22:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Color vs Graphics in This Khamseh posted by Irwin Kirsch on November 19, 1998 at 11:28:04:
For me, many Southern Persian rugs, like this one, convey a sense of fecundity and joy. I don't think a clean, monumental composition, however visually stunning, would serve nearly so well as this funny, casual little zoo. I think this weaver knew what she wanted to say and she said it well.