Bold Mamluk Pattern All Wool 6x9 Area Rug

Mamluk rugs are known for being among the most striking and unique patterns seen in rugs from the lower middle east. While much debate exists concerning the origins of a signature Mamluk Carpet style, most scholars are in agreement that Cairene workshops in Egypt are represented in many of the surviving examples.

The foundation of these rug designs begin with predominantly Turkic speaking peoples in Egypt from within a soldier caste rose to prominence to form what has become known as the Mamluk Sultanate. The Mamluk period begins in 1250 and lasted until the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. During this nearly three centuries of dominance in the region, they halted Mongol expansion, and effectively ended the Crusades in The Levant. Their rugs carry many of the influences stemming from the origins of the captured and enslaved groups that coalesced in a larger Mamluk cultural identity. Influences can be interpreted in rugs from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Persia, and even the Balkans, with Caucasian influences being seen as the most prevalent. However, the most distinct aspect of Mamluk rugs is that they adopted a very Egyptian design sensibility, relying on geometric precision and very evenly balanced visual weight.

Mamluk rugs are said to have an almost kaleidoscopic effect as a result of this design choice and quadrants often mirror one another with incredible accuracy. They have a bold appearance and the bluish pistachio green color is one of the signature elements seen throughout this period of rug and carpet production.

This modern piece was produced by the company Wool & Silk as part of an Afghan produced line in all wool to showcase the wonderful historic connection between the people and production of textiles in that region.

This is just one example of the many wonderful rugs that we have in our showroom. Purchase through our site and have it shipped to you, or come see this or any of our other unique and one-of-a-kind hand-knotted rugs in person at our 2037 NW Lovejoy Street showroom in NW Portland, Oregon.

• Measures: 6'1" x 9'3"
• Materials: Low Shorn Wool Pile
• Hand-knotted in Afghanistan
• Rug # 9547

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