8'4" x 11'6" genuine, clean antique semi worn rug completely hand knotted with sheep wool and vegetable dyes (early 1900s estimate). Red field and dark blue border.
Double tied knots upon two foundations. No stains, animal or smoke. Natural organic dyes oxidize over the century giving lighter or darker shades of red or blue tone, called'abrash' by curators and collectors. Dye methods unmatched even today. Dyes from pomegranate, beet, madder root, indigo, lilac, hyacinth, larkspur, weld and more.See all 12 images and closeups. The item "8x11 RED ANTIQUE RUG ORIENTAL HAND-KNOTTED WOOL HANDMADE vintage blue 8x12 9x12" is in sale since Sunday, July 25, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Rugs & Carpets". The seller is "wtiemwor" and is located in Plano, Texas.
This item can be shipped to United States.