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Attribution of this field design is an interesting, although inconclusive, study. In western rug literature the design is usually called either a repeat cross armed motif or small, stepped medallions on a diagonal repeat. The consensus seems to be that it was derived from the gol motif. This design, although not truly rare, is less frequently seen than many others that are generally attributed to the Shahsavan tribes of northwest Persia. Most are woven flat weave technique. I once, however, sold a beautiful, white ground pile example in a runner format.
A Shahsavan attribution for this design is not uniformly accepted. Tanavoli, in Shahsavan, attributed a mafrash panel (plate #74) to the Shahsavan of the Hashtrud area. Conversely, Stanzer, in his book, Kordi, attributed a similar flatweave design to the Kurds of northeast Persia, either from the Lain or Khakestan regions. (see: page #183) Both works were done by thoughtful rug scholars based on extensive field research. To possibly further confuse the issue, the Tanavoli, Stanzer and Herat Gallery examples all employ extra-weft wrapping patterning a plain weave ground.
Condition:
Very good. There are very small areas of good quality repairs.
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