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Tabriz

Carpet Sample
1995 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sample of machine woven Wilton double plush in wool. Cream ground with a floral pattern in shades of blue with brown. The predominant feature is a large mottled blue palmette with a dark blue centre containing a three-pronged motif. The sides have been oversewn.


Object details

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Object type
TitleTabriz (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Machine woven Wilton double plush in wool.
Brief description
'Tabriz' machine-woven carpet sample, 1995, Czech, manufactured by Dowo a.s.
Physical description
Sample of machine woven Wilton double plush in wool. Cream ground with a floral pattern in shades of blue with brown. The predominant feature is a large mottled blue palmette with a dark blue centre containing a three-pronged motif. The sides have been oversewn.
Dimensions
  • Length: 31cm
  • Width: 40cm
  • Weight: 0.32kg
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
(Label)
Credit line
Given by Mr. William Higbee
Collection
Accession number
T.218-1999

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Record createdMay 17, 2000
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