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These are two projects of a possible three. The charts were prepared by Barbara Hammet in her book 'The Art of William Morris'.
I've been doing a lot of counted work recently. It is my way to regenerate between difficult projects and these two were particularly restful to do.
As Mr. Cooper indicates in his text alongside his miniature (see previous post today), the series of prayer arches in this rug is very rare to find. Also what is rare is the selection of colours, unusual for the rugs worked in this area of Turkey in the early 1800's.
I am making quick progress. One would think that I am solely focused on this project right now. Not so. In fact, next week I begin teaching again. It will be a small class of 6 students over 6 weeks where I shall initiate them into the art of needlepainting. Preparations for the class along with the projects which will comprise the practice elements in the course are well underway.
The miniature carpets which Frank M. Cooper has prepared charts for have really captured my attention recently. No sooner had I finished my interpretation of the Berlin Rug, I was ready to start another detailed piece. The picture to the left is Mr. Cooper's rendition of the original design of a Mudjar prayer rug. The original dates to the first part of the 19th century and measures roughly 42 x 60 inches. Mr. Cooper's interpretation is executed in wool on canvas. His final piece measures approximately 9 x 13 inches. Once again, I shall work on a smaller gauge linen with Pearsall's silks. The final dimensions will be 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.
