Textile ArtsPersian19th century

Carpet, kilim

19th century

Description

Woven, weft-faced plain weave. Fine weaving done only by young females. Both sides identical.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Woven, weft-faced plain weave

Medium

Wool warps and wool wefts

Culture

Persian

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

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