Antique Middle Eastern Hand-Woven Rug, 1880s

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This antique handmade rug was manufactured around 1880. The rug is features traditional deep brown and dark blue colors with … Read more This antique handmade rug was manufactured around 1880. The rug is features traditional deep brown and dark blue colors with a geometric, tribal pattern. This hand-knotted carpet is unique and the pattern is typical for nomads with motifs of simple geometric figures. Rugs of this kind were initially made to be used inside tribal tents which are often mobile and move from one place to another. It has a decorative kelims on the short sides to protect the carpet against wear. The warp and weft are made of wool. This rug is tight and thin (approx. 200.000 knots per square meter). See less