Pre 1900 Very Fine (worn) Pictorial 6’4 X 4’1”. Oriental. Paradise Motif, RARE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:70386 | Size: 4x6 |
| Material: Wool | Shape: Rectangle |
| Style: Oriental | Background Color: Earth tones |
| Age: Pre-1900 | Rug Type: Hand knotted |
| Regional Design: Oriental |
Old and worn fine old antique. Hand knotted wool on cotton foundation. Only vegetable dyes usedIt is a pictorial, garden with birds, monkeys, fruit trees. The shape of the design and the size of the rug indicate it may have been a prayer rug. If that is the case it would have been a custom piece made for royalty. Very tightly knotted and well executed design.Colors are vegetable dyes and have faded to an even softer color.These rugs are rare and are highly collectible. They... are exquisite examples of rug weaving art and rare to find intact.The rug has no holes, no repairs but is quite worn, mostly end and surface wear, Restorable, and would make a wonderful wall hanging. Untouched it will maintain its value.The price is firm. The rug is returnable ( undamaged). Contact me with any questions or for more pictures and formal name of this type of rug or other information.
