Mamluk Carpet Design

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.

Mamluk carpet design.

Mamluk carpets and this piece is no exception have design and structural characteristics which set them apart from other eastern carpet weaving traditions. Mamluk carpets have distinctive features in their design often dominated by geometric motifs and were colored in mostly red with accents of blues yellows and greens. Click for more images 3 2 x17 5 sari silk with textured wool mamluk design xl runner oriental rug sh59235. Two main weaving techniques are characteristic of mamluk carpets produced in cairene workshops.

A limited palette is used with lac red moss green and light blue as the principal colours. 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. 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.

And cairo became the capital of their thriving carpet industry by the 15th century. It also includes formal corners and intricate designs in the field of the rug. For instance the corner designs are resolved and the field has symmetry. 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 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 x12 1 gray mamluk erased design wool and silk hand knotted oriental rug sh58473.

Para mamluk chessboard carpet christopher alexander collection berkeley. Click for more images 9 1 x12 mamluk design silk with. Patterns focus on central medallions or a field of medallions within a geometric maze of polygon shapes. Proceeds from the sale of this rug benefit barakat.

The nazmiyal collection has one of the largest selections of vintage and antique rugs in the world. 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. View some of the most popular rug and carpet styles from our collection.

These unique geometric rugs are equally well suited for contemporary or traditional interiors. Click for more images 12 x15 3 oversized sari silk with textured wool mamluk design hand knotted oriental rug sh59263.