8'4" x 11'8" A+ mint condition hand knotted authentic vintage rug (early to mid 1900s estimate) made of wool and natural vegetable dyes. No holes, tears, stains, animal or smoke. Top quality lamb kurk sheep wool and old world natural dyes.
Organic dye oxidation over the century, a beautiful affect called'abrash', giving many tones of each shade light and dark as seen in images. This special carpet is made of fine wool and natural mineral / vegetable dyes by skilled crafts people from villages and hamlets at the base of Mt. Its mineral rich waters when used to wash the rug during the finishing process lends unusually vivid tones famous for the region. Unbeatable old world dye techniques unmatched even today.
Dye sources of pomegranate beet madder root indigo weld larkspur bark and others! Beautiful geometric tribal timeless design and authentic. This item is in the category "Antiques\Rugs & Carpets". The seller is "wtiemwor" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.