Sauj Bulaq Kurdish Rugs
We call the rugs of modern day Mahabad Sauj Bulaq which can be called a variety of names including: Sauj Bulaq, Sauj Bulagh, Sautschbulag, Sautchbulag, “Proto” Kurdish in the Marketplace as well as “Sawj Bulaq”.
Sauj Bulaq is now Mahabad
“The third area in Iranian Kurdistan well known to rug scholars is Sauj Bulaq, now Mahabad. The nineteenth-century rugs attributed to Sauj Bulaq were probably woven in nearby tribal areas. Over the years the weaving traditions in the region have changed, causing confusion regarding the proper description of these rugs as to structure and design. Those of the nineteenth century were noted for their lustrous wool and deep colours, and fields full of every type of Kurdish device within an overall design derived from classical carpets.”
Examples:
An early Antique Sauj Bulag Rug
Mid 19th c. Sautchbulag Rug
Origin: North West Persia, Azerbaidjan, mid 19th c.
Size: ca. 236 x 136 cm
Notes
Brown centre partly corroded and re-knotted; sides expertly restored. Outer border replaced at both ends.
Sautchbulag Rug Shahsavan Long Rug mid 19th
Origin: Northwest Persia, Azerbaidschan, mid 19th century
Size: ca. 334 x 106 cm
Notes on Condition
An obviously very old rug of this type with particularly nice colors, most probably the work of a Shahsavan weaver. – Ends and sides restored, a few re-knotted places, altogether in good condition.
Kurdish kelleh, possibly Sautchbulag Rug late 19th
north west Persia late 19th century, 17ft.6in. x 7ft.8in. 5.34m. x 2.34m.
Slight wear at base, reduced in length by cut through base of field.
Sautchbulag Rug dated 1845
Origin: Northwest Persia, Kurdistan, dated 1260 AH = 1845 AD
Size: approx. 236 x 103 cm
Notes on Condition
Good condition with high pile, glossy wool and pleasant colors.
Sautchbulag Rug Shahsavan Long Rug mid 19th
Origin: Northwest Persia, Azerbaidschan, mid 19th century
Size: ca. 334 x 106 cm
Notes on Condition
An obviously very old rug of this type with particularly nice colors, most probably the work of a Shahsavan weaver. – Ends and sides restored, a few re-knotted places, altogether in good condition.
Sautschbulag Rug late 19th
Origin: Northwest Persia, Azerbaidschan, late 19th century
Size: ca. 186 x 101 cm
Notes on Condition
Except for a few restored places in good condition with the original shirazi. Pile partly low; minute losses to ends.
Sauj Bulaq Kilim Early 20th C
Sauj Baluq area of West Persia.
Early 20th century. Wool. 4’4″ x 11’2.”
Interlocked tapestry with scattered brocade motifs. Weft-float end borders; twined heading cord at the lower end.
Sauj Bulagh Rug Azarbayjan-e-Gharbi Province C 1800
MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 8ft. 10in. by 4ft. 8in. (2.69 by 1.42m.)
DESCRIPTION
DATE OF OBJECT
Circa 1800
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
With a metal disc engraved “M. M. 9936 Sammlung”, sewn to top left hand corner, fabric label inscribed “9936” sewn to reverse and metal seal engraved “M. M. C. Z.” attached to edge.
Warp: wool, Z2S, natural ivory and brown
Weft: wool, Z2S, red, 2 shoots
Pile: wool, symmetric knot
Density: 6 horizontal, 9 vertical
Sides: 10 warps wrapped in red wool
Ends: incomplete, warp fringe
Colors: red, apricot, light blue, dark blue, light blue-green, teal, aubergine, light green, ivory, walnut, charcoal
Sauj Bulaq Rug Azarbayjan-e-Gharbi Province
Mid 19th Century
N.W. Persia
4’5” x 8‘10”
Sauj Bulagh Rug Azarbayjan-e-Gharbi Province C 1900
Size 230 x 120 cm
Sauj Bulaq dovetailed tapestry Kilim Early 20th C
Sauj Bulaq area of West Persia
Circa 1900. Wool. 4’3″ x 18’4.”
Dovetailed tapestry kilim. This very long, sturdy kilim is dramatic; we are seeing only about three-fourths of the piece in these photos. It is in original condition, with the heading cord at one end, an obliquely interlaced band at the other.
