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
Duke Blue, Extra Soft Wool Hand Knotted Aryana Collection, Mamluk Design With Large Geometric Medallions, Natural Dyes, Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 444535
Exact Size: 2'6" x 7'11"
$1,515
$644
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Supernova Gray, Hand Knotted and Vibrant Wool, Natural Dyes Fine Aryana Mamluk Runner with Geometric Medallions Design, Densely Woven Oriental Rug
SKU : 444485
Exact Size: 2'8" x 8'1"
$1,650
$701
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Blueberry Blue, Aryana Collection, Hand Knotted Mamluk Design With Large Geometric Medallions, Soft and Velvety Wool Vegetable Dyes, Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 444460
Exact Size: 2'7" x 11'9"
$2,324
$988
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Violet Blue, Borderless, Denser Weave Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Fine Aryana Collection Mamluk Design With Geometric Motifs, Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 444430
Exact Size: 2'7" x 7'11"
$1,566
$665
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Concrete Gray, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Fine Peshawar Round With Mamluk Geometric Design, Oriental Rug
SKU : 444360
Exact Size: 9'11" x 10'1"
$7,655
$3,253
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Nickel Gray, Fine Aryana with Pre Historic 14th Century Influence Mamluk Design, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug
SKU : 448535
Exact Size: 6'1" x 8'10"
$4,114
$1,748
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Tin Foil Gray, Fine Aryana with Natural Dyes, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, 14th Century Mamluk Dynasty Pattern, Oriental Rug
SKU : 447415
Exact Size: 9'11" x 14'3"
$10,819
$4,598
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Chantilly Lace White, All Wool, Fine Aryana With All Over Bidjar Garus Design, Hand Knotted Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 447230
Exact Size: 3'1" x 15'9"
$3,718
$1,580
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Moonquake Gray, Velvety Wool, Aryana Collection, Hand Knotted Pre Historic 14th Century Influence Mamluk, Vegetable Dyes, Central Medallion Design, Oriental Rug
SKU : 444810
Exact Size: 8'3" x 10'0"
$6,315
$2,684
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