9'6" x 12'6" ft Clean, hand knotted, very fine real antique rug (early to mid 1900s estimate). Made of fine lamb sheep wool and vegetable dyes with amazing hue variation unmatched by modern techniques. No stains, holes, tears, animal or smoke.
Double tied knots upon two foundation layers for durability and a lifetime of use and beauty. Millions of individually hand tied knots (about 400 knots per square inch, 200 per foundation layer). Only very small antique wear over the century. Natural dyes oxidize over time giving lighter and darker shades of blue and reds, a beautiful affect called'abrash' by collectors. Rare signature of master weaver workshop, a real masterpiece. Background is red with accents including light blue, very dark blue navy, greens, rust, cream, gold, earth tones and more!Natural vegetable dyes from pomegranate, beet, madder root, indigo, lilac, hyacinth, weld, larkspur, and more! 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.