Ardabil
Carpet Sample
1990s (made)
1990s (made)
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| Place of origin |
Sample of machine woven Wilton in 100% wool with one million tufts per sq.m. It has a pink ground with a white ogee containing a cloud band and edged with dark blue. The design is based on that of the 16th century Persian Ardabil Carpet in the V&A Museum; he section illustrated is from around either the central medallion or a corner medallion.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Ardabil (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Machine woven Wilton in 100% wool |
| Brief description | Carpet sample, Ardabil design, Phoenix Carpets, Belgium, 1990s |
| Physical description | Sample of machine woven Wilton in 100% wool with one million tufts per sq.m. It has a pink ground with a white ogee containing a cloud band and edged with dark blue. The design is based on that of the 16th century Persian Ardabil Carpet in the V&A Museum; he section illustrated is from around either the central medallion or a corner medallion. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | (Label) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr. William Higbee |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.189-1999 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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