Art Works at Coffee Works Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Curated by Arthur Prisco January 12, 2007

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1 Art Works at Coffee Works Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Curated by Arthur Prisco Image Catalog No. Price Sold Central Asian Large Old DT Turkoman BESHIR Chuval (Storage Bag), c s 1940 s, hand knotted wool pile. Deep red field is traversed by three zig zag designs emanating from three large central medallions. Central field is enclosed by three rows on moving borders and a double row of flowers. 5 4 x 3 10 size approximate Rare size chuval, both decorative and a collector s piece Turkey, Complete pair of Saddlebags, woven pile with leather and flat woven back. c s 1940 s SOLD On rose red field a white central star medallion with green stems holds white flower buds. Central medallion is framed by a white flower head filled border. Two central of saddlebag panels contain red tree of life design on midnight blue field. Very collectible saddlebag

2 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Afghanistan, Taimani, Baluch Prayer Rug, c s 1960 s, hand knotted woven pile sold On a deep blue prayer panel are three concentric serrated and latch hook medallions. Above the prayer panel, (mirhab) are five smaller subsidiary mirhabs. On the borders of the rug, a stylized flower head design and two meandering dragon repeat borders as well. 2 1 x 4 3 (apx.) 5232 Afghanistan, HARAZA Flatwoven rug, c s. Hand knotted wool sold On rust/orange square field a singular blue latchhook central medallion encloses floating flowerheads. The field is outlined by a fine and narrow white border. A large blue major border with repeating rust and yellow latch hook medallions surrounds the field. Ends of carpet feature multicolor bands of color. 4 6 x 6 1 ( apx.) A stunning piece to hang at the end of well lit hall or entranceway.

3 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Western Afghanistan, Taimani, c s, complete set of large hand knotted pile saddlebags with flat woven back with goat hair ties. Used for travel on horseback SOLD On a red/maroon field are joined pairs of multicolored concentric diamonds centered by cruciforms. Two major borders enclose design, one border of flower heads, the other a dragonhead repeat x 5 11 (apx.) Very striking colorful piece reminiscent of Native American Navajo eye dazzler carpets. Great as a pair of cushions Western Afghanistan, Taimani, Baluch, knotted pile bag, c s 1960 s, with flat woven back. On blue filed a group of concentric diamonds with outer diamonds being serrated latch hook birth symbols. Center medallion outlined in glowing turquoise. 1 6 x 1 8 (apx.)

4 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Central Asian, Old Afghan Turkoman, personal bag (torba). Four square medallions enclosed by white border giving a window like effect to the piece. Multicolor major border encloses the window medallions. 2 9 x 1 4 (apx) Afghanistan, c s large Baluch, single bag. On midnight blue field a white memling gul medallion encloses red medallion with white diamond center. Four red and blue borders surround medallion. Above and below central elements rows of s forms complete design. 1 7 x 1 8 (apx)

5 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Afghanistan, circa late 1950 s 1960 s, Baluch rug with Turkoman Guls, on red field with twelve pointed star designs between each gul element. Narrow minor border with curling vine designs and large rectangular major border filled with four pointed stars enclosed by diamonds SOLD Hand knotted wool pile synthetic dyes. 3 4 x 8 (apx.) 5239 Afghanistan, (Herat area), Large Baluch Bedding bag, hand knotted pile face with flat woven back, c s SOLD On red grounded field are latch hook devices enclosed in diamond shaped latch hook symbols enclosed on white rectangular border. Multiple other border systems of dragon repeats. Top and bottom of bag exhibit as well as bags back are decorated in weft float brocade. Perfect as cushion for window ledge or fireplace ledge as well as beautiful wall hanging. 2 x 4 3 (apx.)

6 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Sold Afghanistan, Baluch, storage bag, (Balisht). c s 60 s Knotted wool pile with weft float brocade and red flat woven back. On deep red field 12 squares of tic tack toe symbols enclosed in square blue boxed. Running dog minor border. With large X shaped designs next to blue crablike symbols on yellow field. Perfect as cushion or pillow for window ledge, fireplace or floor. 40 x 24 (apx.) 5244 Afghanistan, Baluch, Prayer rug c. late 1940 s 1950 s. Hand woven knotted pile with embroidery and complete fringes on each end SOLD On blue and rust field head and shoulders prayer mirab encloses X shaped medallions. Other top niches include blue and rust diamond designs. Pair of vertebrae borders surrounds the carpet. 42 x 32 (Apx.) A prayer rug in excellent condition for its age.

7 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Afghanistan, Baluch, c s 60 s. Single saddlebag Sold Hand knotted wool pile with goat hair ties and flat woven back. On blue/black field a diamond Central medallion is enclosed by an ivory medallion. Major vine and ram s head border. 16 x 16 (approximate) Afghanistan, Baluch single SaddleBag c s 60 s. Hand knotted wool pile with weft float brocade goat hair ties. A central diamond medallion is enclosed by a larger latch hook medallion on blue field. 14 x 14 (apx.)

8 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page South Persia, ( Far s province), (Shiraz??) c1960 s 1970 s, SOLD Flat woven rug, as runner, executed in sumac technique. Hand knotted All wool runner. On an oatmeal natural wool ground a ascending tree of life design has been created. Above and below the ascending tree are butterflies on red field.. Runner is framed by a beautiful major multicolored border of S shaped forms in forms enclosed in six sided boxes. Striking and dramatic design for a Long Hallway 12 8 x 2 9

9 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Afghanistan, Baluch, c s, Complete pair of Saddlebags. Hand knotted wool pile with flat woven bag and goat hair ties. Beautiful flat weave area of alternating lightning bolt of zigzag lines in center. On red grounded fields are central panels of tree of life leaves, surrounded by and thin ivory border. Three additional borders of dragon like repeat designs complete the bag face. Great set of saddlebags 22 x Persia/Iraq, Jaf Kurd bag face c s. Thick hand knotted pile bag face with soft wool of vegetal and synthetic dyes. On blue grounded field a series of diamond shaped medallions enclose serrated latch hook medallions. major borders of stepped pyramid designs and outer floral border A collectible piece Top row of brown knots loose

10 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Western Afghanistan. Taimani, Baluch Bag, one of a set of saddlebags s 60 s. Hand knotted pile with nice flat woven back with weft float brocade. Centered on a deep blue grounded field this a an ivory Latch hook medallion with multicolored design elements and ram s horn extensions. Major border has flower head repeat pattern. 18 x 17 (apx) 5252 Central Asia, Ersari Turkoman Personal bag (face) c s (probably dowry piece) Sold Hand knotted wool pile and wool fringes with hand tied hanging wool knotted chain. Beautiful design on red grounded diamond field of dancing winged design elements. Diagonal rows of ivory and rust elements indicate movement. Very nice traditional ersari main border frames design. Hanging tassels accentuate movement in the piece. A highly collectible and complete piece 1 6 x 5 4 (apx)

11 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Afghanistan, c s 1970 s Knotted wool pile bag with flat woven back with embroidery On a deep blue and red field is a central latch hook medallion enclosed by a twelve point medallion. The field consists of alternating lines of red and blue diamonds separated by embroidery. Main border has flower head repeat. This bag has a quilt like effect. 16 x 16 (apx.) Deleted South Persian Qashqu i, Yallemeh, Carpet, c s On a star filled midnight blue field a pair of pinwheel medallions are enclosed by a larger soft yellow double lozenge medallion which is also enclosed by other multi Colored lozenge medallions. A light blue major border is filled with repeating ram s horn medallions. Made of very soft wool, this rug is a highly decorative and an unusually designed carpet. 5 4 x 4 (apx.)

12 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Afghanistan,Baluch, (black tent) storage bag(balisht), c s. Hand knotted pile with flat woven back. Central field with three interlaced serrated medallions Enclosed with purple vine and leaf borders on each side of thin ivory border. 40 x 24 approximate Afghanistan, Baluch, c s Complete set of Saddlebags. Both flatweave and pile in alternating patterns. Alternating zigzag lines in central flat woven section and flat woven back panel with goat hair ties. Woven pile rows of stylized flowers are repeated between colorful sections of banded flat weave x 27 (apx.) Updated: December 18,2006: This Pair of Saddlebags now fiber filled and currently resting on wooden merchandise display case at back of store.

13 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Afghanistan, Baluch c.1950 s. Hand knotted wool pile with flat woven back, goat hair ties and ends. Single saddlebag with camel field with four six sided medallions in center enclosed with geometric embryo designs. Major border running border of ram s horn and vines. 16 X 15 (Apx.) Afghanistan, Baluch c s, single saddlebag, of hand knotted wool pile and flat woven back. Central checkerboard design is enclosed by central diamond medallion with serrated edges. Major border of repeating stars with bits of brilliant orange cotton inside stars. 14 x 14 ( APX.)

14 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 14 EW deleted Afghanistan, Baluch, c s 1960 s, hand knotted wool pile Prayer rug. Central rust field with head and shoulders mirab design with rectangular cartouches on each of mirab s side. Rows of flowing and repeating flower head designs fill central field and cartouches Major border of diamonds within diamonds design. Both mirab and major border surrounded by ivory and blue repeat borders. A simple, yet graphically strong prayer carpet with minimal use of rust, blue and ivory creating a powerful design. DSCF022 $ South Persia, Shiraz, Carpet, s 1940 s, hand knotted woven pile. A very nice and colorful old shiraz carpet with stylized flower central medallion on red /rust field with stems & leaf attachments. Central field also includes a variety of birds, flowers, bird s animals and diamond shaped medallions. Major border has repeating tree of life and flower head motifs. A striking complex carpet for rug enthusiast or collector. 51 x 46 (apx.)

15 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 15 Turkoman, Ersari, Prayer Rug, C s. Hand Knotted wool pile with flat woven ends. Very old Prayer Carpet with red field with three elongated ivory Ram s horns rising from top of mirab. Central field of mirab has three columns interspersed by stars and traditional Ersari moving boteh symbols. Central design is surrounded by four deep green minor borders of botehs and diamonds. Rug still retains much of original Kelim ends and fringes. Size: 68 x 39 (apx.) $ Western Afghanistan, Taimani, Baluch. c.1960 s 1970 s. Hand woven knotted pile face with flatwoven backs. A complete set of Saddlebags (Khordjin). On red field are large latch hook medallions surrounded by major border of stylized trailing S shaped vines. $ Size: 1 5 x 3 7 (apx.) Minor color run on border and back.

16 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 16 Afghanistan, Baluch c s 1960 s, Prayer Rug. A very finely handwoven rug of knotted wool pile. On a camel ground field a Head and Shoulders Mirhab with stylized tree of life design flanked by leaves and flowers. Multiple major and minor double borders enclose Mirab. 51 x 34 (Apx.) Very nice piece Afghanistan, Baluch, c s Prayer Rug. Hand knotted woven pile. Head and shoulders Mirab design on multicolored field Filled with stylized geometric leaf /hourglass designs. $ Sold $ Wide major border of serrated leaves enclosed by thin ivory minor border.

17 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 17 Afghanistan, Baluch c s 1960 s; Large Storage Bag (Balisht). $ Hand knotted pile with top on bagface with flatwoven brocade and flatwoven back This larger size bag was used for bedding or clothing. On multicolored field of rust, camel, and blue are two complete serrated diamond poled medallions with two halved serrated medallions. 2 1 x 4 2 Makes a fantastic cushion or pillow. Afghanistan, Baluch rug, c s $ sold Hand knotted pile with small flatwoven ends. On a dark blue grounded field are alternating rows of flowers and medallions. The medallions are stylized variants of Turkoman guls. The blue field is surrounded by major border of serrated leaves & vines with cruciform designs. Two minor borders are comprised of rows of stems and flowerheads. 3 3 x 4 9 (apx.)

18 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 18 DSCF 013 Central Iran, Large Kurdish rug, c s $ sold Hand knotted woven pile On deep blue field small diamond is enclosed by red geometric floral medallion which is enclosed by a serrated six sided medallion upon a floral field of blooming flowerheads. Large major border of trees flowers and leaves 51 x 82 Thick pile with lots of bold colors DSCF018 $ Afghanistan, Baluch Prayer Rug, c s. Hand knotted wool pile with flkatwoven design elements on both ends of carpet. Head and shoulders designed prayer rug. Field filled with bold alternating geometric Boteh s (Birth Symbols) with serrated edges. 54 x 33 (apx.) A Unique prayer design rug for the lover of bold design and all shades of the color red.

19 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page Central Asia, Turkoman, Salor Torba. c s Hand Knotted wool pile, color from vegetal/natural dyes. Central Diamond & Latch hook Medallion is enclosed by ivory six sided medallions. Alternating flower designs are enclosed bi ivory pyramidal elements. An early collectors piece 12 x 48 (apx.) Pinhead size moth damage Western Afghanistan, Taimani, Baluch, c. late 1960 s 70 s. Complete set of Saddlebags for horse or camel. Hand knotted wool pile with colorful flat woven back. Goat hair ties and weft float brocade decoration. On a blue field of each bag face are variations on a central latch hook medallion with crab hook geometric forms. The ivory major border Contains an star and bar repeat pattern, this border is enclosed by a blue vertebrae Border on a rust colored field. Between each bag face are alternating lines of rust and blue bands of color. 2 6 x 4 10 (apx.) Some migrated color

20 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page (Formerly SAS 1 b5072 & 5073) Afghanistan, Baluch. c.1950 s A pair of bag faces from a set of saddlebags. Hand woven pile with weft float brocade Along top edge of bag faces Each For set of Two Sold Red serrated Medallion encloses multiple smaller serrated diamond shaped medallions. Central design is Enclosed by a multicolored star and bar major border. 27 x 27 each Great for the making beautiful rug pillows or cushions.

21 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page South Persian, Iran, Fars Province, rug, c. late 1960 s 1970 s. (possibly Afshar) SOLD Hand knotted flat woven rug in Sumac technique. Undyed oatmeal natural wool field. Black Central latch hook Medallion in center of field surrounded by chickens. Other depictions on centerfield include stylized dogs, rams, peacocks, and birds. Multicolored major border of six sided medallion repeat. A playful piece by a woven by a female weaver. 3 3 x 5 8 (apx.)

22 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page $ South Persia, AFSHAR, Carpet c s 1940 s. Hand knotted wool. In a brilliant red field a complex multicolored geometric central diamond medallion is surrounded by a string of multicolored flowers. At each corner of the filed there is a repeat of the central medallion with subtle changes of coloration. Carpet has three borders which include geometric devices on a deep blue and light blue field. 63 x 45 A Beatutiful example of Afshar weaving in very good condition for its age $ Afghanistan, Baluch Prayer Rug. c s 1960 s. Handknotted wool pile A prayer rug of muted colors with a centered mirhab diamond design elements executed in a way to give an overall floating effect theu the subtle use of a variety of color. Rug has multiplie borders one of which with open flowers. 55 x 37 (apx.)

23 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page $ Afghanistan, Baluch, c. late 1960 s, Mixed technique rug Executed in knottedwool pile, sumac and embroidery. On the field are are concentric diamonds woven in knotted pile. In the center of the filed is a geometric floral medallion In knotted pile. This floral medallion is enclosed by rust ivory and red diamonds that are separated by smaller diamonds that are separated by embroidery giving the piece an overall quilt like effect. The border system is done in sumac technique and knotted pile with weft float brocade ends. A wonderful sample of all techniques used by woman weaver from Afghanistan. 4 6 x 3 6 (apx.)

24 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page $ Afghanistan, Baluch, c s squarishmixed technique rug Exectued in knotted pile, sumac(flatweave), weft float brocade & embroidery. On the red field are concentric diamonds woven in knotted pile. The diamonds are made up of smaller diamonds that are separated by embroidery Giving the rug a quilt like effect. Centering the field is a large serrated diamond. Next to the field is are two major borders executed in knotted pile which alternated with borders of sumac technique. 3 9 x 4 1 (apx.) A lovely rug combining all the techniques used by Baluch weavers.

25 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page $ Central Asia, Large Afghan Ersari Ensi ( Tent door cover), Complete. Hand Knotted wool. Ersari Ensi in earth tones with three compartments. Top and bottom compartments have candelabra designs, the center panel with abstracted Ersari Gul elements. Large Major border surrounds The central design elements With multicolored cruciform medallions. Minor ivory border encloses stylized crisscrossed boteh pattern. 86 x 65 A very nice piece with original sides and ends and braided bottom border DELETED Central Asia, Uzbek, Jajim, Late 19th early 20th century

26 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 26 Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Sofreh, Early 20 th century, c $ A beautiful example of UZBEK tribal weaving with a rich palette of primary colors. Very finely flat woven textile of midnight blue, saffron yellow and madder red bands of saturated color. Woven cords of ivory and brown wool bind the individual panels together. Piece is in excellent condition relative to its age. A collectors item. 4 8 x 3 2 (apx.) (5604) Central Asia, Turkoman, Ersari Torba, Bag face c s 1930 s. $ Hand knotted wool pile. On an ivory field are centered five diamond medallions with serrated rectangular designs of red and blue. Contained in each rectangle are singular symbolic crab claws. Medallions are enclosed by border of ivory hourglass designs. 50 x 16 (apx.) A rare collectible piece with a classic pattern in Turkoman Ersari weaving.

27 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 27 South Persia, Qashqa i, circa 1920 s, Rare square Carpet. $ Handknotted wool, vegetal dyed. Old and unusual designed Carpet in almost square format. with complex array of color. Rust field contains two intergrated lozenge shaped medallions with repeat herati design. Filed and borders filled with combinations of birds, medallions, & floral forms. A very old and collectible rug. Afghanistan, Baluch, c s Single Saddlebag. $ Handknotted wool pile with weft float brocade decoration on top and bottom of bagface. On a rust field an ivory latch hook medallion is centered. Major border of stylized S symbols repeat of red and deep blue field. 14 x 15 (apx)

28 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 28 Western Afghanistan, Taimani, Baluch, c s Complete saddlebag set (Khordjin). $ Hand knotted wool pile bagfaces with flatwoven weft brocade at top, bottom, and back of saddlebags. On a deep blue ground filed an ivory medallion with latchhook design is centered. On each edge of the midnight blue field are small floating medallions of ivory, red and blue. the blue field is enclosed by a major border of leaves and vines. Tops of bagface are decorated with rows of alternating colored bundles of wool. 1 5 x 3 4 (apx.) South Persia, Shiraz area, c.1960 s, Handknotted wool Rug in Sumac technique. $ On a flatwoven oatmeal (natural wool) field appears a stylized multicolored tree of life. Major muticolored border of six sided medallions enclosed by pair of multicolored stair step minor borders complete the design. 72 x 38 Very nice piece by a woman weaver in Persia.

29 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 29 Afghanistan, Baluch, Sumak Flatwoven Rug. $ Hand knotted wool On central light oatmeal field of natural wool are repeated rows off red and blue/grey tree of life flowers. These repeated design elements form a beautiful design matrix sourrounded by a major border of stylized running vine designs. Each end of rug is finished with alternating multicolored bands of flatweave x 4 3 (apx.) A good decorative rug $ South Persia, Shiraz Carpet, c s. Hand knotted wool pile. On a central field of rust and blue are three diamond medallions one with flowerhead and two with large pinwheel designs. Entire filed filled with floating flowerheads and crablike medallions. Major border of open multicolored flowerhead. 60 x 48 A Very collectible carpet

30 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 30 Afghanistan, Baluch, C s single saddlebag, Handknotted wool pile with weft float brocade. $ Saddlebag with stylized birds in central multicolored field surrounded by multiple borders with minute ivory geometic flowerheads. Major border of interlocking red, green and blue stars. At end of pile portion executed in with weft float brocade. Bag also has original poms at bag sides and corners. 18 x 18 (apx.) $ Afghanistan, Baluch Prayer Rug, c s Hand Knotted wool. On central camel ground stylized tree of life in form of vertebrae is enclosed by head and shoulders Mirab. On each side of tree are stylized tree of life leaves and additional symbolic elements. Three multicolored borders of geometric symbols enclose the Mirab.

31 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 31 South Persia, Shiraz, Small Rug, c s. $ Hand Knotted wool Older Shiraz rug with large amount of varied color. The midnight blue ground is centered by a multicolored pinwheel medallion. The medallion is surrounded by a larger Latch Hook medallion. Within the field a variety of animals and geometric symbols float up and down. The Major border contains a multicolored star repeat pattern. 4 2 x 2 6 (apx.) $ Central Asia, Turkoman, Ersari, Torba, c s Hand Knotted wool The central ivory field contains seventeen interlocking serrated medallions of blue, deep red and brown. Each medallion has a centered stylized crab s leg element. Major border encloses the rectangular space with interfacing triangular design elements of ivory and saffron yellow. 51 x 14 (apx.)

32 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 32 South Persia, Qashgai, circa s or earlier, Bagface. $ Hand knotted pile, vegetal dyes. A Large Red Central Latch Hook Medallion is centered on a midnight blue ground field that is filled with small medallions and flower heads. Inside the red field floats flower heads and six sided claw like medallions. Ivory border contains interlocking S form devices. 16 x 22 ½ (apx.) A early collectible piece Persia, Baluch, Older Balisht, Bagface, c s or earlier. $ A beautiful full pile early Belouch Balisht. The rust/orange field has a tree of life design with alternating purple and charcoal alternating leaf design. A soft brown major border is interspersed with ivory running vine elements. Additional Ivory highlights various design elements. 2 9 x 1 6 (apx.) A very collectible piece by a Persian baluch weaver

33 Prisco Tribal Visions Supplemental Catalog Page 33 Central Asia, Turkoman, Erasari, Mafrash. c s. $ A deep red central field contains a repeating pattern of alternating saffron yellow and ivory medallions with ram s horn motifs. Each medallion is centered within a square which also repeats throughout the field. A thin ivory border is surrounded by major multicolor border of repeat designs. 1 1 x 2 8 (apx.) A very attractive mafrash. Prices subject to change. Notes by Arthur Prisco. Photographs by John Shahabian. Copyright The Coffee Works Inc. All Rights Reserved.