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
Gauntlet Gray, Luxurious Wool, Denser Weave Hand Knotted Finer Peshawar Mamluk Design, Even Pile Oriental Rug
SKU : 441910
Exact Size: 9'0" x 13'0"
$8,958
$3,807
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French Gray, Fine Aryana, Sultanabad Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Vibrant Wool, Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 442705
Exact Size: 2'6" x 10'5"
$1,994
$847
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Gris Gray, Fine Aryana Bidjar Garus Design, Vegetable Dyes, Luxurious Wool, Hand Knotted, Round Oriental Rug
SKU : 443205
Exact Size: 9'10" x 10'0"
$7,528
$3,199
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Water Worn Gray, Fine Aryana Bidjar Garus Design, Natural Dyes, Luxurious Wool, Hand Knotted, Oversized Oriental Rug
SKU : 443135
Exact Size: 11'10" x 15'0"
$13,589
$5,775
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Bdazzled Blue with Fire Brick Red Border, Fine Aryana, Karajeh Design, Luxorious Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 443125
Exact Size: 2'6" x 6'1"
$1,164
$495
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Marquee Silver with Accord Gray Border, Hand Knotted, Fine Aryana Bidjar Garus Design, Natural Dyes, Luxurious Wool, Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 443120
Exact Size: 3'1" x 9'11"
$2,340
$995
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Passport Blue with Harvard Crimson Red, Caucasian Ashtafa Design, Fine Aryana, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 443115
Exact Size: 2'6" x 9'8"
$1,850
$786
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Lava Gray, Bidjar Garus Design, Fine Aryana, Natural Dyes, Luxurious Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 443100
Exact Size: 4'1" x 9'3"
$2,892
$1,229
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French Gray with Pigeon Gray Border, Vegetable Dyes, Bidjar Garus Design, Aryana Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 443095
Exact Size: 3'10" x 9'10"
$2,886
$1,226
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