Antique Yarkand Rug with Mandala Roundels
N°
00527
Period
Circa 1920
Origin
East Turkestan
Materials
Wool
Status
Available
Size
241 cm x 1247'10" x 4'0"
This antique Yarkand rug with mandala roundels exemplifies the allure of carpets from eastern Turkestan, known as Samarkands. It achieves a perfect balance between the force of geometric design and the graceful eloquence of curvilinear motifs. The pattern features a central element sprouting pairs of stylized palmettes and lancet leaves, flanked by two roundels, each containing a Mandala. The various filler motifs are typical of Samarkand rug iconography, while the lively palette is characteristic of the Art Deco period.