CIRCA: 1920
A large under-saddle carpet (makden) with the outer edging surrounded with approximately 5 cm wide strip of felt, covered in a tan materiel. The central design is of flowers enclosed inside a mandala-like edging. An inner border of pearls is enclosed within a T shaped meander border, while the main outer border consists of flower heads and various symbolic motifs. Made circa 1920, the size is 135cm x 75cm, it has all natural dyes with lovely shades of green and a saturated red, while the photo top left above shows the cotton warp and wool weft weave inside one of the uncut girth strap locations. (These locations were often intentionally left bare – pile-less – by the weaver, and then cut and lined as / if desired by the owner.) The carpet is tightly woven and the natural dyes are of a superior quality, and it is in excellent condition.