Ask Carpetblogger: Who IS that Woman?

This question is unique in the history of Carpetblog and it comes from a Mark Adkins, of Phoenix, Arizona:

My question is, who is the gorgeous woman pictured at the top left just below the "ABOUT" link?  The one in the painting?  Who is that, and where can I find bigger pictures?  I think I'm in love...

(I reserve the right to do a complete about-face if and when I see a larger picture -- I can't see much in the way of detail at present.)

And don't think you can just ignore this.  I'll keep pestering you until I find out.  Really.

Pester all you want, Mark! The story of this lovely lady is here. She is Afghan, and was a special present from a friend who wanted to make sure he brought a carpet I didn't have already! I can totally see why you've fallen in love. Right now, however, the Producer has custody. If you are in Baku, you could challenge him to a duel for her.

Comments

[varske]

I'm glad you did a repeat. I also had been wondering who she is/was. The photo seems to have a strange white spot on the neck, not blemishing the original.

[Mark Adkins]

Speaking of the neck, it seems a little thick, but I prefer to imagine that's merely a defect of the rendering. The face -- the face... Helen of Troy, move over!

[Onur]

Afghan women are actually so beautiful and are definitely extremely underestimated.