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
Steel Blue, Pure Silk, Borderless Antiqued Mamluk Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
SKU : 390735
Exact Size: 9'1" x 12'4"
$8,177
$3,475
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Hidden Cottage Brown, Hand Knotted Geometric Medallions, Textured Wool and Silk, Mamluk Design, Oriental Rug
SKU : 453460
Exact Size: 4'0" x 6'0"
$2,423
$1,030
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Edamame Brown, Mamluk Design with Geometric Medallions, Textured Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted Oriental Oversized Rug
SKU : 453445
Exact Size: 11'6" x 18'1"
$20,990
$8,921
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Sturdy Brown, Hand Knotted Mamluk Design with Geometric Medallions, Textured Wool and Silk, Oversized Oriental Rug
SKU : 453465
Exact Size: 12'0" x 15'0"
$18,143
$7,711
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Anti-Flash White, Mamluk Dynasty, Tone on Tone Design, Undyed 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
SKU : 399195
Exact Size: 2'0" x 3'1"
$579
$246
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Isabelline White, Hand Knotted, Mamluk Dynasty, Tone on Tone Design, Undyed 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 399190
Exact Size: 2'0" x 3'1"
$579
$246
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Azureish White, Hand Knotted, Mamluk Design, Tone on Tone Design, Undyed 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 399050
Exact Size: 2'11" x 5'3"
$1,438
$611
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Cascading White, Mamluk Design, Tone on Tone, Undyed Luxurious Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
SKU : 399030
Exact Size: 4'1" x 6'2"
$2,365
$1,005
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Atrium White, Mamluk Design, Tone on Tone, Undyed Luxurious Wool, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave, Oriental Rug
SKU : 399015
Exact Size: 5'0" x 7'1"
$3,326
$1,413
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