ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUG IVORY HAND-KNOTTED WOOL big vintage handmade 8x13 9x12 8x12

  

8'3" x 12'6" ft superb A+ condition authentic hand knotted striking antique rug (early 1900s estimate). Made of fine purpose bred lamb sheep wool and vegetable dyes with amazing hue variation unmatched by modern techniques.

Hard to find cream/ivory/taupe neutral field. Professionally cleaned with no stains, animal, or smoke.

Fine tight even pile and profile. Double knotted upon two foundation layers for another century of durability and beauty.

About 150 knots per square inch per foundation layer for approximately 300 effective kpsi or around 4 Million hand tied knots in this piece for another century of value, utility and beauty. Dark and light blue, teal green, coral, and more. Natural dyes from indigo, hyacinth, iris, weld, larkspur, saffron and others. See all 21 images and closeups.