And cairo became the capital of their thriving carpet industry by the 15th century.
Mamluk carpets rugs.
They take their name from the mamluk dynasties that ruled egypt from 1250 through 1517.
Mamluk rugs are one of the legacies of the mamluk dynasty that came to power in egypt in the mid 13th century.
Mamluk rugs and carpets 1250 1517 paramamluk carpets 16th 18th century ottoman cairene carpets sultan qaitbay carpet fragment victoria albert museum london the carpet exhibits the coat of arms of mamluk sultan qaitbay ad 1468 1496.
These rugs are still popular in modern times and known for their complex design featuring a large medallion made up of intersecting compartments of various forms.
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You will often find an array of smaller geometric motifs.
Mamluk carpets are characterized by their unique weave and fine wool.