KURDISH NORTH WEST PERSIAN RUGS?

 

 

The Meyer-Müller rug

Comments of Ronnie Newman Ridgedwood, New Jersey: This rare, enigmatic and beautiful village carpet is only tentatively attributed to North west Persia and does not fit readily into any of the conventional categories. However, much of our knowledge is discovered in the exceptions, the mysterious unknown types that inspire avid speculation….

 

 

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The Meyer Muller rug

Labelled: North West Persian Rug with Zoroastrian flame palmette design

Early 19th century

4'8"  x 8'10"

wool pile on wool foundation

Literature: The 1994 Hali Annual page 104

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