Comments on: Out Bagging a Carpet in Ceredigion

By: Petra Brierre

Petra Brierre — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:04:19 +0000

Post bookmarked and stumbled upon, I’ll post a feedback on my profile as well

By: David the rug

David the rug — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:51:14 +0000

You are very welcome, Paul. Despite my large library of rug and carpet books, I have not seen Brian Murphy’s book – I hope it is good and that you enjoy it. In my experience, rug books often contradict each other or have different names for things, but if you read enough, some order can prevail.
Happy hunting! I look forward to seeing your next find!
Best regards. David
PS Love your pic of the Tyranosaurus head!

By: Paul Williams

Paul Williams — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:06:40 +0000

I owe you a bottle of Shiraz…
I’m just about to start The Root of Madder, Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet, by Brian Murphy; I’m a long way from your erudition but one day we’ll hit the jackpot?

By: David the rug

David the rug — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:15:40 +0000

Hi, Paul. It appears to me from the photographs that you have found a wool rug from the Kamseh Confederacy area of southern Persian. These are often referred to generically as Shiraz rugs. The pile will be of less than high quality wool, coarsely woven, with undyed brown wool warps running the length of the rug. (Remember that the warps run the length and form the fringes and the wefts go from “weft to right” – the only way that I can remember it!!) Can’t see the wefts, but the sides are protected by overcast red wool side cords. The design is typical of rugs from this area with the diamond pole medallion and overall animal, bird and flower head filler ornaments. You can see the typical “Kamseh chickens”, as well as peacocks and other birds, and camels, dogs and other animals. The dyes as you suggest are artificial!. An honest piece produced for the Western market from the 2nd half of the 20th C but not something to excite the purist! Keep on hunting!! Best wishes, David

By: Ian Marchant

Ian Marchant — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:09:52 +0000

Looks good to me; but then I’m hardly an expert…