Antique Marbediah Carpet Israeli Rug

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Antique Marbediah Carpet Israeli Rug

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This dazzling Emperor's-style carpet is alive with artistic influences from Europe, the Mediterranean and the Mid East, which all had a powerful effect on Israel's artistic community. The lush mulberry and aubergine field and complementary borders are filled with elaborate Persianate arabesques that have a chic European-influenced complexion. Graceful mandalas and ogival medallions are linked together in a kaleidoscopic pattern that recedes into the corners and extends beyond the edges of the field. Delicate flower-laden vines fill the ornamental medallions and surround the headstrong animals and demure deer that populate the forested field. Detail-rich floral ornaments appear again in the complementary borders, which feature reciprocating coves and open-ended cartouches filled with scrolling vines. Beautifully colored accents in soft green, cerise, ivory and powdery blue add to the unique appearance of this antique Israeli rug from the famed Marbediah workshop. Marbediah rugs - Operating between 1906 and 1931, the Marbediah rug workshops in Jerusalem Israel were at the forefront of Israel’s Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts design movements. This independent workshop of commercial weavers was operated by designers and artisan craftspeople affiliated with the Bezalel Academy, which was responsible for a renaissance of Judaic art. The artisan Marbediah workshop focused on Israel and the Holy Land themes and Art Nouveau rugs incorporating influences from Europe, Persia, the Middle East and the beginnings of Israel, which was not yet recognized as a sovereign nation. The name Marbediah, Marvadiah or sometimes Morvadia or Mabediah stems from the Hebrew word Marvad, which means carpet. These fantastic rugs depict legends, religious stories and Judaic patterns inspired by ancient artifacts and mosaics uncovered in the early 20th century. Rugs that are part of this outstanding group of Judaic Art Nouveau pieces are inscribed with the word Marbediah and feature the workshop’s signature camel emblem.

Dimensions:
Height: 108 in (274.32 cm)Width: 156 in (396.24 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
Israel
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1920
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: 472361stDibs: LU85971009968