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Authentic 17th Century Narrow Cairene Dusty Rose Handmade Wool Runner

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
A narrow antique runner, the dusty rose field with stylized leaves and rosettes overall around a column of cusped medallions with crosses at each end and containing a floral branch within a sand rosette border.

Woven in Egypt under imperial Ottoman Turkish rule, 'Cairene' rugs are among the rarest and most luxurious antique rugs. Although made for high-level Turkish patrons, the style of such Cairene carpets is strongly Persianized.

More Information

Period:	Pre 18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	17th century
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	BB3402
Incollect Reference #:	533537

Dimensions

W.	32 in;	H.	153 in;
W.	81.28 cm;	H.	388.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau is a legendary New York City rug emporium, renowned for its selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pieces. Now owned by Nader Bolour, the gallery continues its tradition of offering exceptional designs while also creating custom rugs that reinvent traditional textures and styles. | nader@dlbrugs.com | 212.586.5511