Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige With Animal Pictorials

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Hand knotted in wool, this 3x5 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern Classics … Read more Hand knotted in wool, this 3x5 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Each piece represents the work of women weavers in Afghanistan, preserving the rich tradition of their centuries-old craft.

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Connoisseurs may admire this as one of the new curation of pieces in a series of animal pictorials seen in similar, rare Persian Gabbeh rugs. Keen eyes for detail may admire the beige field underscores illustrations of rams, birds, and even what appears to be elks or stags, in shades of red and blue with notable amber accents among the colors at play.

Persian Gabbehs like those that inspired this piece are among the most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs, known for thick, lush piles, rich colors and bold patterns. Admirers of the craft may appreciate this modern-day collectible and rich work of folk art alike, exploring bold themes in a fashion equally suitable to the floor and wall-hanging projects alike See less