1930s Ivory Scene Pictoral Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug 4' X 7' Flat Weave Cotton Carpet

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Antique Dhurrie Small Scatter Size Cotton Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This extraordinary example of folk textile art presents a … Read more Antique Dhurrie Small Scatter Size Cotton Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This extraordinary example of folk textile art presents a highly stylized, primitive narrative, distinguishing it sharply from typical classical Persian or Turkish weavings. Its age and unique provenance place it firmly within our curated collection of antique rugs.

Woven entirely in cotton, the texture is soft and pliable, allowing the muted palette to shine through the decades of gentle use. The primary ground is a gentle, faded ivory tone, providing a neutral canvas for the highly saturated, yet soft, accents of ochre, lavender, and dusty rose used in the figural elements.

The design structure utilizes a repeating vertical arrangement of anthropomorphic figures and stylized animals, creating a dense, compelling visual rhythm. This tightly packed structure, where the motifs cover the entire field without a distinct medallion, is characteristic of an allover design composition, emphasizing movement and continuity.

Measuring ideally for intimate spaces, this piece is classified as a small scatter size rug, perfect for a bedside accent, hallway entry, or layered placement. Its unique charm and historical provenance make it a captivating decorative element for collectors seeking originality over formal tradition.

Pictorial dhurries of any age are quite rare. The sand field displays two columns each of three hands and-knees figures with peacocks (?) between, detailed in goldenrod, sky blue, brown and straw. Lions in the top border, otherwise frets on the other three. End panels decorated in ashiks and herringbone arrows. Totally unusual, perfect for a wall in a decorating scheme leaning toward the ethnic. Looks South American. Good condition unique antique. See less