Original Mamluk carpets are some of the most mysterious rugs in existence, and scholars still debate the exact circumstances surrounding their production. Patterns focus on central medallions or a field of medallions within a geometric maze of polygon shapes. The effect is kaleidoscopic, and though the palette was usually limited to red, blue, green and yellow tones, these rugs are surprisingly rich in appearance.
It is likely that this type of rug was produced in Egypt under the Mamluk dynasty, hence the name by which we know them today. Documents exist designating Cairo as a center of carpet weaving as early as the last decades of the fifteenth century. Rugs of this style can also be seen in Venetian Renaissance paintings, demonstrating their value and prestige. It is believed production continued in Egypt even after the 1517 Ottoman conquest, gradually absorbing other influences.
Handmade Mamluk-inspired designs are highly sought after today and many feature the signature intersecting compartments surrounding bold medallions.
Mamluk
Bayern Blue, Hand Loomed, Wool And Art Silk, Mamluk Design, Oriental Rug
SKU : 404000
Exact Size: 8'9" x 12'0"
$2,294
$975
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Colorful, Textured Wool with Silk, Hand Knotted, Mamluk Design with Geometric Medallions, Oriental Rug
SKU : 327700
Exact Size: 8'3" x 10'0"
$8,662
$3,681
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Powder Blue, Stone Washed Peshawar with Mamluk Design Natural Dyes, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
SKU : 370265
Exact Size: 10'0" x 14'3"
$10,057
$4,274
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Steel Blue, Natural Dyes Finer Peshawar with Mamluk Design, Soft Wool Hand Knotted, Oversized Oriental Rug
SKU : 369770
Exact Size: 11'9" x 14'4"
$13,075
$5,557
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Gold, Mamluk Design Vegetable Dyes, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
SKU : 403425
Exact Size: 10'2" x 14'2"
$3,471
$1,475
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Camouflage Green, Vintage Look Mamluk Design, Zero Pile Shaved Down, Worn Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
SKU : 403250
Exact Size: 9'6" x 13'10"
$5,824
$2,475
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Red, Hand Knotted Mamluk Design Vegetable Dyes, Thick and Plush Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 403205
Exact Size: 10'0" x 14'3"
$3,471
$1,475
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Goose Gray, Undyed Natural Wool with Mamluk Design, 100%Wool Hand Knotted, Square Oriental Rug
SKU : 403035
Exact Size: 2'0" x 2'1"
$233
$99
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Colorful, Hand Knotted Mamluk Design with Geometric Medallions, Textured Wool and Silk, Square Oriental Rug
SKU : 325705
Exact Size: 7'8" x 8'0"
$5,777
$2,455
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