Miriban Persian Rug
Artwork copyright held by the artist
Artwork Information
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
Circa 1930s
Media:
Miriban Persian Rug
Size:
8’8” x 11’3”
Location:
Cannell Library Breezeway
About the Artist:
Unknown
Artwork description:
Crafted around 1930 in the Miriban (often referred to as “Mehriban” or “Miri”) weaving centers of northwestern Iran, this carpet reflects a transitional moment in Persian textile history. Its rhythmic boteh and lattice motifs, rendered in a restrained yet harmonious palette, reveal the enduring balance between tradition and adaptation to evolving aesthetic tastes. Miriban rugs of this period are celebrated for their fine workmanship and quiet elegance, capturing the timeless spirit of Persian artistry in a modernizing age.
Acquisition Information:
Gene Seidel, who worked at Crown Zellerbach in Camas for many years, served on the Clark College Foundation Board of Directors. The rugs were made in Persia and were originally in his childhood home. The donation was made to the college through the Clark College Foundation.
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Related Links:
https://www.clark.edu/news-and-media/archives/publications/clark24-7/documents/2012/Clark24-7_010912.pdf