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An Rug Analysis
Kurdish rug, Persia, early 20th century

Exceptional sheen of the pile. Springtime shorn wool. Natural dyes : indigo, cochineal. Executed on a small horizontal loom.

The chromatic contrast of the intertwined three medallions (one dark navy blue, the two others pink) creates an illusionist field depth.

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The foremost central medallion features two head to foot pink flower vases. The mirroring symmetrical effect enhances the unreality - or abstractedness - of this carpet composition. Upwards and downwards this pink hexagonal medallion extends into arrows with curved, jagged borders ; so does the threefold outer border of the second night blue medallion.
The chromatic contrasts animate the composition.

The second night blue medallion features two lateral stylised candelabras (or "trees of life"). The exquisite indigo blue variations add to the sense of illusionist perspective and mirror effect of the whole.

The third pink-grounded medallion is a counterpoint replica of the central decor of flower bouquet vases. Two naïve child-like figures are to be noted in this environment.

An interesting, vibrant and animated indigo border is strewn with flying creatures featured in a cubist manner and complementary colours of deep orange red and light brown.

 
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