Art Works at Coffee Works “Tribal Visions” Supplemental Catalog Curated by Arthur Prisco January 12, 2007
Image Catalog No. Price 5227 525.00 Sold Central Asian Large Old DT Turkoman BESHIR Chuval (Storage Bag), c. 1930’s1940’s, hand knotted wool pile.
Deep red field is traversed by three zigzag designs emanating from three large central medallions. Central field is enclosed by three rows on moving borders and a double row of flowers.
5’ 4” x 3’ 10” size approximate
Rare size chuval, both decorative and a collector’s piece.
5229 220.00 SOLD Turkey, Complete pair of Saddlebags, woven pile with leather and flat woven back. c. 1930’s1940’s
On rose red field a white central star medallion with green stems holds white flower buds. Central medallion is framed by a white flower head filled border. Two central of saddlebag panels contain red tree of life design on midnight blue field.
Very collectible saddlebag Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 2 January 12, 2007
5231 125.00 sold Afghanistan, Taimani, Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1950’s 1960’s, hand knotted woven pile.
On a deep blue prayer panel are three concentric serrated and latch hook medallions. Above the prayer panel, (mirhab) are five smaller subsidiary mirhabs. On the borders of the rug, a stylized flower head design and two meandering dragon repeat borders as well.
2’ 1” x 4’ 3” (apx.)
5232 285.00 sold Afghanistan, HARAZA Flatwoven rug, c. 1960’s. Hand knotted wool.
On rust/orange square field a singular blue latchhook central medallion encloses floating flowerheads. The field is outlined by a fine and narrow white border. A large blue major border with repeating rust and yellow latch hook medallions surrounds the field. Ends of carpet feature multicolor bands of color.
4’ 6” x 6’ 1” ( apx.)
A stunning piece to hang at the end of well lit hall or entranceway. Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 3 January 12, 2007
5233 195.00
Western Afghanistan, Taimani, SOLD c. 1950’s, complete set of large hand knotted pile saddlebags with flat woven back with goat hair ties. Used for travel on horseback.
On a red/maroon field are joined pairs of multicolored concentric diamonds centered by cruciforms. Two major borders enclose design, one border of flower heads, the other a dragonhead repeat.
2’ 11” x 5” 11” (apx.)
Very striking colorful piece reminiscent of Native American Navajo eye dazzler carpets.
Great as a pair of cushions.
5234 50.00
Western Afghanistan, Taimani, Baluch, knotted pile bag, c. 1950’s1960’s, with flat woven back.
On blue filed a group of concentric diamonds with outer diamonds being serrated latch hook birth symbols. Center medallion outlined in glowing turquoise.
1’ 6” x 1” 8” (apx.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 4 January 12, 2007
5236 245.00
Central Asian, Old Afghan Turkoman, personal bag (torba).
Four square medallions enclosed by white border giving a window like effect to the piece. Multicolor major border encloses the window medallions.
2’ 9” x 1” 4” (apx)
5237 55.00
Afghanistan, c. 1960’s large Baluch, single bag. On midnight blue field a white memling gul medallion encloses red medallion with white diamond center. Four red and blue borders surround medallion. Above and below central elements rows of “s” forms complete design.
1’ 7” x 1’ 8” (apx) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 5 January 12, 2007
5238 285.00
Afghanistan, circa late 1950’s SOLD 1960’s, Baluch rug with Turkoman Guls, on red field with twelve pointed star designs between each gul element. Narrow minor border with curling vine designs and large rectangular major border filled with four pointed stars enclosed by diamonds.
Hand knotted wool pile synthetic dyes.
3’ 4” x 8’ (apx.)
5239 120.00
Afghanistan, (Herat area), SOLD Large Baluch Bedding bag, hand knotted pile face with flat woven back, c. 1960’s.
On red grounded field are latch hook devices enclosed in diamond shaped latch hook symbols enclosed on white rectangular border. Multiple other border systems of dragon repeats. Top and bottom of bag exhibit as well as bags back are decorated in weft float brocade.
Perfect as cushion for window ledge or fireplace ledge as well as beautiful wall hanging.
2” x 4” 3” (apx.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 6 January 12, 2007
5242 155.00 Sold
Afghanistan, Baluch, storage bag, (Balisht). c. 1950’s 60’s Knotted wool pile with weft float brocade and red flat woven back.
On deep red field 12 squares of tic tack toe symbols enclosed in square blue boxed. Running dog minor border. With large X shaped designs next to blue crablike symbols on yellow field.
Perfect as cushion or pillow for window ledge, fireplace or floor.
40” x 24” (apx.)
5244 195.00
SOLD Afghanistan, Baluch, Prayer rug c. late 1940’s 1950’s. Hand woven knotted pile with embroidery and complete fringes on each end.
On blue and rust field head and shoulders prayer mirab encloses X shaped medallions. Other top niches include blue and rust diamond designs. Pair of vertebrae borders surrounds the carpet.
42” x 32” (Apx.)
A prayer rug in excellent condition for its age. Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 7 January 12, 2007
5245 60.00 Sold Afghanistan, Baluch, c. 1950’s 60’s. Single saddlebag.
Hand knotted wool pile with goat hair ties and flat woven back.
On blue/black field a diamond Central medallion is enclosed by an ivory medallion. Major vine and ram’s head border.
16” x 16” (approximate) 5246 45.00
Afghanistan, Baluch single SaddleBag c. 1950’s 60’s.
Hand knotted wool pile with weft float brocade goat hair ties.
A central diamond medallion is enclosed by a larger latch hook medallion on blue field.
14” x 14” (apx.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 8 January 12, 2007
5247 325.00
South Persia, ( Far’s province), SOLD (Shiraz??) c1960’s 1970’s,
Flat woven rug, as runner, executed in sumac technique. Hand knotted All wool runner.
On an oatmeal natural wool ground a ascending tree of life design has been created. Above and below the ascending tree are butterflies on red field. .
Runner is framed by a beautiful major multicolored border of ‘S’ shaped forms in forms enclosed in six sided boxes.
Striking and dramatic design for a Long Hallway
12’ 8” x 2’ 9” Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 9 January 12, 2007
5248 155.00
Afghanistan, Baluch, c. 1960’s, Complete pair of Saddlebags.
Hand knotted wool pile with flat woven bag and goat hair ties. Beautiful flat weave area of alternating lightning bolt of zigzag lines in centeR.
On red grounded fields are central panels of tree of life leaves, surrounded by and thin ivory border. Three additional borders of dragonlike repeat designs complete the bag face.
Great set of saddlebags
22” x 48”
5249 145.00
Persia/Iraq, Jaf–Kurd bag face c. 1950’s.
Thick hand knotted pile bag face with soft wool of vegetal and synthetic dyes.
On blue grounded field a series of diamond shaped medallions enclose serrated latch hook medallions. major borders of stepped pyramid designs and outer floral border
A collectible piece
Top row of brown knots loose Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 10 January 12, 2007
5250 65.00
Western Afghanistan. Taimani, Baluch Bag, one of a set of saddlebags. 1950’s 60’s.
Hand knotted pile with nice flat woven back with weft float brocade.
Centered on a deep blue grounded field this a an ivory Latch hook medallion with multicolored design elements and ram’s horn extensions.
Major border has flower head repeat pattern.
18” x 17´(apx)
5252 300.00 Sold Central Asia, Ersari Turkoman Personal bag (face)c. 1940’s (probably dowry piece).
Hand knotted wool pile and wool fringes with hand tied hanging wool knotted chain.
Beautiful design on red grounded diamond field of dancing winged design elements. Diagonal rows of ivory and rust elements indicate movement. Very nice traditional ersari main border frames design. Hanging tassels accentuate movement in the piece.
A highly collectible and complete piece
1’6” x 5’ 4” (apx) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 11 January 12, 2007
5253 80.00
Afghanistan, c. 1960’s1970’s Knotted wool pile bag with flat woven back with embroidery
On a deep blue and red field is a central latch hook medallion enclosed by a twelve point medallion. The field consists of alternating lines of red and blue diamonds separated by embroidery. Main border has flower head repeat.
This bag has a quiltlike effect.
16 x 16” (apx.)
5255 560.00 Deleted
South Persian Qashqu’i, Yallemeh, Carpet, c. 1940’s
On a star filled midnight blue field a pair of pinwheel medallions are enclosed by a larger soft yellow double lozenge medallion which is also enclosed by other multi Colored lozenge medallions.
A light blue major border is filled with repeating ram’s horn medallions.
Made of very soft wool, this rug is a highly decorative and an unusually designed carpet.
5’ 4” x 4’ (apx.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 12 January 12, 2007
5256 110.00
Afghanistan,Baluch, (black tent) storage bag(Balisht), c.19501960’s.
Hand knotted pile with flat woven back.
Central field with three interlaced serrated medallions Enclosed with purple vine and leaf borders on each side of thin ivory border.
40” x 24” approximate
5261 165.00
Afghanistan, Baluch, c. 1960’s Complete set of Saddlebags. Both flatweave and pile in alternating patterns. Alternating zigzag lines in central flat woven section and flat woven back panel with goat hair ties.
Woven pile rows of stylized flowers are repeated between colorful sections of banded flat weave.
4’ 10” x 27” (apx.)
This Pair of Saddlebags now fiber filled and currently resting on wooden merchandise display case at back of store.
Updated: December 18,2006: Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 13 January 12, 2007
5265 85.00
Afghanistan, Baluch c.1950’s. Hand knotted wool pile with flat woven back, goat hair ties and ends.
Single saddlebag with camel field with four six sided medallions in center enclosed with geometric embryo designs. Major border running border of ram’s horn and vines.
16” X 15” (Apx.)
5266 45.00
Afghanistan, Baluch c. 1970’s, single saddlebag, of hand knotted wool pile and flat woven back.
Central checkerboard design is enclosed by central diamond medallion with serrated edges. Major border of repeating stars with bits of brilliant orange cotton inside stars.
14” x 14” ( APX.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 14 January 12, 2007
EW15267 275.00 deleted
Afghanistan, Baluch, c. 1950’s 1960’s, hand knotted wool pile Prayer rug.
Central rust field with head and shoulders mirab design with rectangular cartouches on each of mirab’s side. Rows of flowing and repeating flower head designs fill central field and cartouches
Major border of diamonds within diamonds design. Both mirab and major border surrounded by ivory and blue repeat borders.
A simple, yet graphically strong prayer carpet with minimal use of rust, blue and ivory creating a powerful design.
DSCF022 $ 495.00
South Persia, Shiraz, Carpet,. 1930’s1940’s, hand knotted woven pile.
A very nice and colorful old shiraz carpet with stylized flower central medallion on red /rust field with stems & leaf attachments.
Central field also includes a variety of birds, flowers, bird’s animals and diamond shaped medallions.
Major border has repeating tree of life and flower head motifs.
A striking complex carpet for rug enthusiast or collector.
51” x 46” (apx.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 15 January 12, 2007
$ 410.00
Turkoman, Ersari, Prayer Rug, C.19201930’s. Hand Knotted wool pile with flat woven ends.
Very old Prayer Carpet with red field with three elongated ivory Ram’s horns rising from top of mirab.
Central field of mirab has three columns interspersed by stars and traditional Ersari moving boteh symbols. Central design is surrounded by four deep green minor borders of botehs and diamonds.
Rug still retains much of original Kelim ends and fringes.
Size: 68” x 39” (apx.)
$ 115.00
Western Afghanistan, Taimani, Baluch. c.1960’s 1970’s.
Hand woven knotted pile face with flatwoven backs.
A complete set of Saddlebags (Khordjin). On red field are large latch hook medallions surrounded by major border of stylized trailing “S” shaped vines.
Size: 1’ 5” x 3’ 7” (apx.)
Minor color run on border and back. Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 16 January 12, 2007
$ 295.00 Sold
Afghanistan, Baluch c. 1950’s – 1960’s, Prayer Rug.
A very finely handwoven rug of knotted wool pile.
On a camel ground field a Head and Shoulders Mirhab with stylized tree of life design flanked by leaves and flowers.
Multiple major and minor double borders enclose Mirab.
51” x 34”(Apx.)
Very nice piece
$ 115.00
Afghanistan, Baluch, c. 1970’s Prayer Rug.
Hand knotted woven pile.
Head and shoulders Mirab design on multicolored field Filled with stylized geometric leaf /hourglass designs.
Wide major border of serrated leaves enclosed by thin ivory minor border. Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 17 January 12, 2007
Afghanistan, Baluch c. 1950’s $ 185.00 1960’s; Large Storage Bag (Balisht).
Hand knotted pile with top on bagface with flatwoven brocade and flatwoven back This larger size bag was used for bedding or clothing.
On multicolored field of rust, camel, and blue are two complete serrated diamond poled medallions with two halved serrated medallions.
2’ 1” x 4’ 2”
Makes a fantastic cushion or pillow. $ 175.00 sold Afghanistan, Baluch rug, c. 1970’s
Hand knotted pile with small flatwoven ends.
On a dark blue grounded field are alternating rows of flowers and medallions. The medallions are stylized variants of Turkoman guls.
The blue field is surrounded by major border of serrated leaves & vines with cruciform designs.
Two minor borders are comprised of rows of stems and flowerheads.
3’ 3” x 4’ 9” (apx.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 18 January 12, 2007
DSCF 013 $ 395.00 sold Central Iran, Large Kurdish rug, c. 1950’s
Hand knotted woven pile
On deep blue field small diamond is enclosed by red geometric floral medallion which is enclosed by a serrated six sided medallion upon a floral field of blooming flowerheads .
Large major border of trees flowers and leaves
51” x 82”
Thick pile with lots of bold colors
$ 295.00 DSCF018
Afghanistan, Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1970’s.
Hand knotted wool pile with flkatwoven design elements on both ends of carpet.
Head and shoulders designed prayer rug. Field filled with bold alternating geometric Boteh’s (Birth Symbols) with serrated edges.
54” x 33” (apx.)
A Unique prayer design rug for the lover of bold design and all shades of the color red. Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 19 January 12, 2007
5273 295.00
Central Asia, Turkoman, “Salor” Torba. c. 1930’s
Hand Knotted wool pile, color from vegetal/natural dyes.
Central Diamond & Latch hook Medallion is enclosed by ivory six sided medallions. Alternating flower designs are enclosed bi ivory pyramidal elements.
An early collectors piece
12” x 48” (apx.)
Pinhead size moth damage 5275 175.00
Western Afghanistan, Taimani, Baluch, c. late 1960’s 70’s.
Complete set of Saddlebags for horse or camel. Hand knotted wool pile with colorful flat woven back. Goat hair ties and weft float brocade decoration.
On a blue field of each bag face are variations on a central latch hook medallion with crab hook geometric forms. The ivory major border Contains an star and bar repeat pattern, this border is enclosed by a blue vertebrae Border on a rust colored field.
Between each bag face are alternating lines of rust and blue bands of color.
2’ 6” x 4’ 10” (apx.)
Some migrated color Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 20 January 12, 2007
5276 45.00 (Formerly SAS1b5072 & 5073) Each
90.00 Afghanistan, Baluch. c.1950’s For set of A pair of bag faces from a set Two of saddlebags. Hand woven pile with weft float brocade Sold Along top edge of bag faces.
Red serrated Medallion encloses multiple smaller serrated diamond shaped medallions. Central design is Enclosed by a multicolored star and bar major border.
27” x 27” each
Great for the making beautiful rug pillows or cushions. Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 21 January 12, 2007
5278 245.00 SOLD South Persian, Iran, Fars Province, rug, c. late 1960’s 1970’s. (possibly Afshar)
Hand knotted flat woven rug in Sumac technique. Undyed oatmeal natural wool field.
Black Central latch hook Medallion in center of field surrounded by chickens.
Other depictions on centerfield include stylized dogs, rams, peacocks, and birds.
Multicolored major border of six sided medallion repeat.
A playful piece by a woven by a female weaver.
3’ 3” x 5’ 8” (apx.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 22 January 12, 2007
5597 $ 680.00
South Persia, AFSHAR, Carpet c. 1930’s1940’s. Hand knotted wool.
In a brilliant red field a complex multicolored geometric central diamond medallion is surrounded by a string of multicolored flowers.
At each corner of the filed there is a repeat of the central medallion with subtle changes of coloration.
Carpet has three borders which include geometric devices on a deep blue and light blue field.
63” x 45”
A Beatutiful example of Afshar weaving in very good condition for its age.
5599 $ 175.00
Afghanistan, Baluch Prayer Rug. c. 1950’s1960’s.
Handknotted wool pile
A prayer rug of muted colors with a centered mirhab diamond design elements executed in a way to give an overall floating effect theu the subtle use of a variety of color.
Rug has multiplie borders one of which with open flowers.
55” x 37” (apx.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 23 January 12, 2007
5600 $ 175.00
Afghanistan, Baluch, c. late 1960’s, Mixed technique rug Executed in knottedwool pile, sumac and embroidery.
On the field are are concentric diamonds woven in knotted pile. In the center of the filed is a geometric floral medallion In knotted pile. This floral medallion is enclosed by rust ivory and red diamonds that are separated by smaller diamonds that are separated by embroidery giving the piece an overall quilt like effect.
The border system is done in sumac technique and knotted pile with weft float brocade ends.
A wonderful sample of all techniques used by woman weaver from Afghanistan.
4’ 6” x 3’ 6” (apx.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 24 January 12, 2007
5601 $ 175.00
Afghanistan, Baluch, c. 1960’s squarishMixed technique rug Exectued in knotted pile , sumac(flatweave) , weft float brocade & embroidery.
On the red field are concentric diamonds woven in knotted pile. The diamonds are made up of smaller diamonds that are separated by embroidery Giving the rug a quilt like effect.
Centering the field is a large serrated diamond . Next to the field is are two major borders executed in knotted pile which alternated with borders of sumac technique.
3’ 9” x 4’ 1” (apx.)
A lovely rug combining all the techniques used by Baluch weavers. Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 25 January 12, 2007
5602 $ 525.00
Central Asia, Large Afghan Ersari Ensi ( Tent door cover), Complete.
Hand Knotted wool.
Ersari Ensi in earth tones with three compartments. Top and bottom compartments have candelabra designs, the center panel with abstracted Ersari Gul elements.
Large Major border surrounds The central design elements With multicolored cruciform medallions. Minor ivory border encloses stylized crisscrossed boteh pattern.
86” x 65”
A very nice piece with original sides and ends and braided bottom border.
5603 DELETED
Central Asia, Uzbek, Jajim, Late 19th – early 20th century Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 26 January 12, 2007
$ 350.00 Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Sofreh, Early 20t h century, c. 1935.
A beautiful example of UZBEK tribal weaving with a rich palette of primary colors.
Very finely flat woven textile of midnight blue, saffron yellow and madder red bands of saturated color.
Woven cords of ivory and brown wool bind the individual panels together.
Piece is in excellent condition relative to its age. A collectors item.
4’ 8” x 3’ 2” (apx.)
$ 395.00 (5604) Central Asia, Turkoman, Ersari Torba, Bag face c. 1920’s 1930’s.
Hand knotted wool pile.
On an ivory field are centered five diamond medallions with serrated rectangular designs of red and blue. Contained in each rectangle are singular symbolic crab claws.
Medallions are enclosed by border of ivory hourglass designs.
50” x 16” (apx.)
A rare collectible piece with a classic pattern in Turkoman Ersari weaving . Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 27 January 12, 2007
South Persia, Qashqa’i, circa $ 495.00 1920’s, Rare square Carpet.
Handknotted wool, vegetal dyed.
Old and unusual designed Carpet in almost square format. with complex array of color.
Rust field contains two intergrated lozenge shaped medallions with repeat “herati” design.
Filed and borders filled with combinations of birds, medallions, & floral forms.
A very old and collectible rug. Afghanistan, Baluch, c. 1960’s $ 45.00 Single Saddlebag .
Handknotted wool pile with weft float brocade decoration on top and bottom of bagface.
On a rust field an ivory latch hook medallion is centered. Major border of stylized “S” symbols repeat of red and deep blue field.
14” x 15” (apx) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 28 January 12, 2007
Western Afghanistan, Taimani, $ 125.00 Baluch, c. 1950 1960’s Complete saddlebag set (Khordjin).
Hand knotted wool pile bagfaces with flatwoven weft brocade at top, bottom, and back of saddlebags.
On a deep blue ground filed an ivory medallion with latchhook design is centered.
On each edge of the midnight blue field are small floating medallions of ivory, red and blue. the blue field is enclosed by a major border of leaves and vines. Tops of bagface are decorated with rows of alternating colored bundles of wool.
1’ 5” x 3’ 4” (apx.)
$ 195.00 South Persia, Shiraz area, c.1960’s, Handknotted wool Rug in Sumac technique.
On a flatwoven oatmeal (natural wool) field appears a stylized multicolored tree of life.
Major muticolored border of six sided medallions enclosed by pair of multicolored stair step minor borders complete the design.
72” x 38”
Very nice piece by a woman weaver in Persia. Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 29 January 12, 2007
Afghanistan, Baluch, Sumak $120.00 Flatwoven Rug.
Hand knotted wool
On central light oatmeal field of natural wool are repeated rows off red and blue/grey tree of life flowers.
These repeated design elements form a beautiful design matrix sourrounded by a major border of stylized running vine designs.
Each end of rug is finished with alternating multicolored bands of flatweave.
2’ 10” x 4’ 3” (apx.)
A good decorative rug
$ 395.00
South Persia, Shiraz Carpet, c. 1940’s. Hand knotted wool pile.
On a central field of rust and blue are three diamond medallions one with flowerhead and two with large pinwheel designs. Entire filed filled with floating flowerheads and crablike medallions.
Major border of open multicolored flowerhead.
60” x 48”
A Very collectible carpet Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 30 January 12, 2007
Afghanistan, Baluch, C. 1950’s $ 50.00 single saddlebag, Handknotted wool pile with weft float brocade.
Saddlebag with stylized birds in central multicolored field surrounded by multiple borders with minute ivory geometic flowerheads.
Major border of interlocking red, green and blue stars. At end of pile portion executed in with weft float brocade. Bag also has original poms at bag sides and corners.
18” x 18” (apx.)
$245.00
Afghanistan, Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1960’s
Hand Knotted wool.
On central camel ground stylized tree of life in form of vertebrae is enclosed by head and shoulders Mirab.
On each side of “ tree” are stylized tree of life leaves and additional symbolic elements.
Three multicolored borders of geometric symbols enclose the Mirab. Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 31 January 12, 2007
South Persia, Shiraz, Small Rug, $ 195.00 c. 1930’s.
Hand Knotted wool
Older Shiraz rug with large amount of varied color.
The midnight blue ground is centered by a multicolored pinwheel medallion. The medallion is surrounded by a larger Latch Hook medallion.
Within the field a variety of animals and geometric symbols float up and down.
The Major border contains a multicolored star repeat pattern.
4” 2” x 2’ 6” (apx.)
$ 395.00
Central Asia, Turkoman, Ersari, Torba, c. 1930’s1940.
Hand Knotted wool
The central ivory field contains seventeen interlocking serrated medallions of blue, deep red and brown. Each medallion has a centered stylized crab’s leg element.
Major border encloses the rectangular space with interfacing triangular design elements of ivory and saffron yellow.
51” x 14” (apx.) Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 32 January 12, 2007
$ 95.00 South Persia, Qashgai, circa. 1920’s or earlier, Bagface.
Hand knotted pile, vegetal dyes.
A Large Red Central Latch Hook Medallion is centered on a midnight blue ground field that is filled with small medallions and flower heads. Inside the red field floats flower heads and six sided claw like medallions.
Ivory border contains interlocking “ S ” form devices.
16” x 22 ½” (apx.)
A early collectible piece
$ 175.00 Persia, Baluch, Older Balisht, Bagface, c. 1930’s or earlier.
A beautiful full pile early Belouch Balisht. The rust/orange field has a tree of life design with alternating purple and charcoal alternating leaf design. A soft brown major border is interspersed with ivory running vine elements. Additional Ivory highlights various design elements.
2’ 9” x 1’ 6” (apx.)
A very collectible piece by a Persian baluch weaver Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 33 January 12, 2007
Central Asia, Turkoman, Erasari, $ 155.00 Mafrash. c. 1930’s.
A deep red central field contains a repeating pattern of alternating saffron yellow and ivory medallions with ram’s horn motifs.
Each medallion is centered within a square which also repeats throughout the field. A thin ivory border is surrounded by major multicolor border of repeat designs.
1’ 1” x 2’ 8” (apx.)
A very attractive mafrash.
Prices subject to change. Notes by Arthur Prisco. Photographs by John Shahabian. Copyright © 20062007 The Coffee Works Inc. All Rights Reserved.